versagen/fɛɐ̯ˈzaːɡn̩/to fail; to break down; to not function
versagen is a German verb that means to fail, to break down, or to not function. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈzaːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "versagte" and the past participle is "versagt".
Definitions
1.to not succeed in something important, to fail (morally, psychologically, skill-wise)(personal performance)
a.to fail to achieve or fulfill something
Er hat bei der Prüfung völlig versagt.—He completely failed the exam.
b.to not perform in a difficult situation
In der Krise versagen viele Manager.—Many managers fail in a crisis.
2.to stop working or functioning(mechanical, technical)
a.for machines or organs: to break down, to give out
Die Bremsen haben versagt.—The brakes failed.
b.for bodily organs: to stop working
Sein Herz hat plötzlich versagt.—His heart suddenly failed.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | versagen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | versage |
| Present (du) | versagst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | versagt |
| Preterite (ich) | versagte |
| Participle II | versagt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | versagte |
| Imperative (singular) | versage |
| Imperative (plural) | versagt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "versagen" mean in English?
- "versagen" means to fail, to break down, or to not function. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "versagen"?
- "versagen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈzaːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "versagen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "versagen" is "versagt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "versagen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "versagen" becomes "versagte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "versagen"?
- "versagen" is a verb in German.
