verlangen/fɛɐ̯ˈlaŋən/to demand; to request; to desire
verlangen is a German verb that means to demand, to request, or to desire. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈlaŋən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verlangte" and the past participle is "verlangt".
Definitions
1.to formally or insistently ask for something(request; demand)
a.to demand or require something as a right, payment, etc.
Der Lehrer verlangt Pünktlichkeit von seinen Schülern.—The teacher demands punctuality from his students.
b.to formally request or ask for something
Sie verlangte nach einem Glas Wasser.—She asked for a glass of water.
2.to have a strong wish or longing for something (often with 'nach')(yearning; strong desire)
a.to yearn or long for something or someone
Nach dem langen Winter verlangen alle nach Sonne.—After the long winter, everyone longs for sun.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verlangen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verlange |
| Present (du) | verlangst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verlangt |
| Preterite (ich) | verlangte |
| Participle II | verlangt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verlangte |
| Imperative (singular) | verlange |
| Imperative (plural) | verlangt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verlangen" mean in English?
- "verlangen" means to demand, to request, or to desire. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verlangen"?
- "verlangen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈlaŋən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verlangen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verlangen" is "verlangt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verlangen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verlangen" becomes "verlangte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verlangen"?
- "verlangen" is a verb in German.
