verleihen/fɛɐ̯ˈlaɪ̯ən/to lend; to award; to confer
verleihen is a German verb that means to lend, to award, or to confer. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈlaɪ̯ən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verlieh" and the past participle is "verliehen".
Definitions
1.to give something temporarily so it will be returned; to lend(borrow/give)
a.to let someone use something for a time
Kannst du mir dein Fahrrad verleihen?—Can you lend me your bike?
2.to officially grant or award something (such as a prize, title, or honor)(give an award/honor)
a.to formally bestow an award, honor, or similar
Der Nobelpreis wird jedes Jahr an Wissenschaftler verliehen.—The Nobel Prize is awarded to scientists every year.
3.to provide or endow with a particular quality (in a figurative sense, often with 'etwas verleiht etwas')(figurative; confer, bestow quality)
a.to give a characteristic or quality
Das Kleid verleiht ihr Eleganz.—The dress gives her elegance.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verleihen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verleihe |
| Present (du) | verleihst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verleiht |
| Preterite (ich) | verlieh |
| Participle II | verliehen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verliehe |
| Imperative (singular) | verleih |
| Imperative (plural) | verleiht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verleihen" mean in English?
- "verleihen" means to lend, to award, or to confer. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verleihen"?
- "verleihen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈlaɪ̯ən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verleihen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verleihen" is "verliehen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verleihen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verleihen" becomes "verlieh" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verleihen"?
- "verleihen" is a verb in German.
