VERB
vergeben/fɛɐ̯ˈɡeːbn̩/to forgive; to assign; to allocate
vergeben is a German verb that means to forgive, to assign, or to allocate. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈɡeːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "vergab" and the past participle is "vergeben".
Definitions
1.to forgive someone for a wrongdoing or offense(interpersonal)
a.to pardon or grant forgiveness
Sie konnte ihm seinen Fehler nicht vergeben.—She couldn't forgive him for his mistake.
2.to allocate or assign something (e.g. a position, a contract)(official/administrative)
a.to assign officially
Die Stadt hat den Auftrag an eine lokale Firma vergeben.—The city awarded the contract to a local company.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | vergeben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | vergebe |
| Present (du) | vergibst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | vergibt |
| Preterite (ich) | vergab |
| Participle II | vergeben |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | vergäbe |
| Imperative (singular) | vergib |
| Imperative (plural) | vergebt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "vergeben" mean in English?
- "vergeben" means to forgive, to assign, or to allocate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "vergeben"?
- "vergeben" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈɡeːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "vergeben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "vergeben" is "vergeben", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "vergeben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "vergeben" becomes "vergab" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "vergeben"?
- "vergeben" is a verb in German.
