VERB
vernehmen/fɛɐ̯ˈneːmən/to hear; to perceive; to interrogate (officially)
vernehmen is a German verb that means to hear, to perceive, or to interrogate (officially). It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈneːmən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "vernahm" and the past participle is "vernommen".
Definitions
1.to hear; to notice through hearing(perceiving by hearing, formal/literary)
a.to perceive a sound, often faintly or indirectly
In der Ferne konnte man Donner vernehmen.—One could hear thunder in the distance.
2.to question formally; interrogate (as an authority)(official/legal)
a.to conduct an official questioning
Die Polizei wird den Zeugen morgen vernehmen.—The police will interrogate the witness tomorrow.
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 (officially). 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.
