VERB
verbieten/fɛɐ̯ˈbiːtn̩/to forbid; to prohibit; to ban
verbieten is a German verb that means to forbid, to prohibit, or to ban. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈbiːtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verbot" and the past participle is "verboten".
Definitions
1.to officially forbid something; not allow(authority, law)
a.to ban something by rule or command
Das Gesetz verbietet das Rauchen in Restaurants.—The law forbids smoking in restaurants.
2.to not allow someone to do something(interpersonal, private)
a.to personally prohibit
Seine Mutter verbietet ihm, so spät nach Hause zu kommen.—His mother forbids him to come home so late.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verbieten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verbiete |
| Present (du) | verbietest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verbietet |
| Preterite (ich) | verbot |
| Participle II | verboten |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verböte |
| Imperative (singular) | verbiet |
| Imperative (plural) | verbietet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verbieten" mean in English?
- "verbieten" means to forbid, to prohibit, or to ban. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verbieten"?
- "verbieten" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈbiːtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verbieten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verbieten" is "verboten", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verbieten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verbieten" becomes "verbot" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verbieten"?
- "verbieten" is a verb in German.
