vergrößern/fɛɐ̯ˈɡʁøːsɐn/to enlarge; to increase; to magnify
vergrößern is a German verb that means to enlarge, to increase, or to magnify. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈɡʁøːsɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "vergrößerte" and the past participle is "vergrößert".
Definitions
1.to make something larger or bigger(make bigger in size)
a.to increase the physical size of something
Kannst du das Bild bitte vergrößern?—Can you enlarge the picture, please?
2.to increase in amount, volume, or quantity(make greater in amount or number)
a.to increase a quantity or number
Wir wollen unseren Kundenstamm vergrößern.—We want to increase our customer base.
3.to magnify something using an optical device(magnify optically)
a.to make something appear larger, e.g. with a lens
Mit dieser Lupe kannst du den Text vergrößern.—With this magnifying glass you can magnify the text.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | vergrößern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | vergrößere |
| Present (du) | vergrößerst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | vergrößert |
| Preterite (ich) | vergrößerte |
| Participle II | vergrößert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | vergrößerte |
| Imperative (singular) | vergrößere |
| Imperative (plural) | vergrößert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "vergrößern" mean in English?
- "vergrößern" means to enlarge, to increase, or to magnify. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "vergrößern"?
- "vergrößern" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈɡʁøːsɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "vergrößern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "vergrößern" is "vergrößert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "vergrößern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "vergrößern" becomes "vergrößerte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "vergrößern"?
- "vergrößern" is a verb in German.
