VERB

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

Infinitiveverlangen
Present (ich)verlange
Present (du)verlangst
Present (er/sie/es)verlangt
Preterite (ich)verlangte
Participle IIverlangt
Konjunktiv II (ich)verlangte
Imperative (singular)verlange
Imperative (plural)verlangt
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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