verleihen/fɛɐ̯ˈlaɪ̯ən/to lend; to award; to give (a quality)
verleihen is a German verb that means to lend, to award, or to give (a quality). It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈlaɪ̯ən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verlieh" and the past participle is "verliehen".
Definitions
1.to lend something to someone(borrowing)
a.to let someone borrow or use something temporarily
Sie verleiht mir ihr Fahrrad für das Wochenende.—She lends me her bicycle for the weekend.
2.to give an award, title, or honor officially(honors/prizes)
a.to bestow an official award or honor upon someone
Die Akademie verleiht ihm den Preis für sein Lebenswerk.—The academy awards him the prize for his life's work.
3.to give or grant a quality or property to something(figurative, attributes)
a.to give something a certain quality or appearance
Die Musik verleiht dem Film eine besondere Atmosphäre.—The music gives the film a special atmosphere.
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 give (a quality). 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.
