VERB
verlängern/fɛɐ̯ˈlɛŋɐn/to extend; to prolong; to lengthen
verlängern is a German verb that means to extend, to prolong, or to lengthen. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈlɛŋɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verlängerte" and the past participle is "verlängert".
Definitions
1.to make something last longer in time(duration)
a.to prolong a time period or deadline
Die Frist wurde um eine Woche verlängert.—The deadline was extended by one week.
2.to make something longer in physical length(spatial)
a.to lengthen something physically
Wir müssen das Kabel verlängern.—We have to lengthen the cable.
3.to renew or extend the validity of something(contracts; permissions)
a.to renew a contract, ticket, or permit
Sie möchte ihr Visum verlängern.—She wants to extend her visa.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verlängern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verlängere |
| Present (du) | verlängerst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verlängert |
| Preterite (ich) | verlängerte |
| Participle II | verlängert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verlängerte |
| Imperative (singular) | verlängere |
| Imperative (plural) | verlängert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verlängern" mean in English?
- "verlängern" means to extend, to prolong, or to lengthen. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verlängern"?
- "verlängern" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈlɛŋɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verlängern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verlängern" is "verlängert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verlängern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verlängern" becomes "verlängerte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verlängern"?
- "verlängern" is a verb in German.
