VERB
vernehmen/fɛɐ̯ˈneːmən/to hear; to perceive; to interrogate
vernehmen is a German verb that means to hear, to perceive, or to interrogate. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈneːmən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "vernahm" and the past participle is "vernommen".
Definitions
1.to hear or notice something (often faintly or indirectly)(formal, perceive with the senses or ears)
a.to perceive with the ear; to catch (a sound)
In der Ferne konnte man das Läuten einer Glocke vernehmen.—In the distance, one could hear the ringing of a bell.
2.to formally question someone, especially by authorities or in court(law, official proceedings)
a.to interrogate or examine (a witness) officially
Der Zeuge wurde vor Gericht vernommen.—The witness was interrogated in court.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | vernehmen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | vernehme |
| Present (du) | vernimmst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | vernimmt |
| Preterite (ich) | vernahm |
| Participle II | vernommen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | vernähme |
| Imperative (singular) | vernimm |
| Imperative (plural) | vernehmt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "vernehmen" mean in English?
- "vernehmen" means to hear, to perceive, or to interrogate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "vernehmen"?
- "vernehmen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈneːmən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "vernehmen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "vernehmen" is "vernommen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "vernehmen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "vernehmen" becomes "vernahm" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "vernehmen"?
- "vernehmen" is a verb in German.
