VERB
vernichten/fɛɐ̯ˈnɪçtn̩/to destroy; to annihilate; to wipe out
vernichten is a German verb that means to destroy, to annihilate, or to wipe out. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈnɪçtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "vernichtete" and the past participle is "vernichtet".
Definitions
1.to completely destroy or annihilate something(general action)
a.to destroy or wipe out something so that nothing remains
Das Feuer vernichtete das gesamte Gebäude.—The fire destroyed the entire building.
b.to defeat decisively or crush opposition
Die Mannschaft wurde im Finale vernichtet.—The team was crushed in the final.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | vernichten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | vernichte |
| Present (du) | vernichtest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | vernichtet |
| Preterite (ich) | vernichtete |
| Participle II | vernichtet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | vernichtete |
| Imperative (singular) | vernichte |
| Imperative (plural) | vernichtet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "vernichten" mean in English?
- "vernichten" means to destroy, to annihilate, or to wipe out. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "vernichten"?
- "vernichten" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈnɪçtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "vernichten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "vernichten" is "vernichtet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "vernichten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "vernichten" becomes "vernichtete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "vernichten"?
- "vernichten" is a verb in German.
