VERB

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

Infinitiveversagen
Present (ich)versage
Present (du)versagst
Present (er/sie/es)versagt
Preterite (ich)versagte
Participle IIversagt
Konjunktiv II (ich)versagte
Imperative (singular)versage
Imperative (plural)versagt
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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