vermitteln/fɛɐ̯ˈmɪtl̩n/to mediate; to convey; to arrange
vermitteln is a German verb that means to mediate, to convey, or to arrange. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈmɪtl̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "vermittelte" and the past participle is "vermittelt".
Definitions
1.to mediate between two parties, to negotiate(conflict, negotiation)
a.to intervene between parties to reach an agreement
Er versucht, zwischen den Streitenden zu vermitteln.—He is trying to mediate between the quarrelling parties.
2.to convey something, to make something understood or known(information, feeling)
a.to pass on information or knowledge
Der Lehrer vermittelt den Schülern Wissen.—The teacher conveys knowledge to the students.
3.to arrange or broker something(job, contract)
a.to arrange a job, apartment, etc. for someone
Die Agentur vermittelt Arbeitsstellen an Arbeitslose.—The agency arranges jobs for the unemployed.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | vermitteln |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | vermittle |
| Present (du) | vermittelst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | vermittelt |
| Preterite (ich) | vermittelte |
| Participle II | vermittelt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | vermittelte |
| Imperative (singular) | vermittle |
| Imperative (plural) | vermittelt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "vermitteln" mean in English?
- "vermitteln" means to mediate, to convey, or to arrange. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "vermitteln"?
- "vermitteln" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈmɪtl̩n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "vermitteln"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "vermitteln" is "vermittelt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "vermitteln"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "vermitteln" becomes "vermittelte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "vermitteln"?
- "vermitteln" is a verb in German.
