VERB
verkleinern/fɛɐ̯ˈklaɪ̯nɐn/to reduce; to decrease; to make smaller
verkleinern is a German verb that means to reduce, to decrease, or to make smaller. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈklaɪ̯nɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verkleinerte" and the past participle is "verkleinert".
Definitions
1.to make something smaller in size, amount, or degree(quantity/size)
a.to reduce the size or scale of something
Kannst du das Bild bitte verkleinern?—Can you please make the picture smaller?
2.to reduce the extent or scope of something (e.g., a company, organization)(business/planning)
a.to downsize or cut back
Die Firma muss ihre Produktion verkleinern.—The company has to reduce its production.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verkleinern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verkleinere |
| Present (du) | verkleinerst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verkleinert |
| Preterite (ich) | verkleinerte |
| Participle II | verkleinert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verkleinerte |
| Imperative (singular) | verkleinere |
| Imperative (plural) | verkleinert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verkleinern" mean in English?
- "verkleinern" means to reduce, to decrease, or to make smaller. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verkleinern"?
- "verkleinern" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈklaɪ̯nɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verkleinern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verkleinern" is "verkleinert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verkleinern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verkleinern" becomes "verkleinerte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verkleinern"?
- "verkleinern" is a verb in German.
