VERB
verschweigen/fɛɐ̯ˈʃvaɪ̯ɡn̩/to conceal; to keep secret; to withhold
verschweigen is a German verb that means to conceal, to keep secret, or to withhold. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʃvaɪ̯ɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verschwieg" and the past participle is "verschwiegen".
Definitions
1.not to reveal or to keep something intentionally secret(information)
a.to withhold a fact or information that should or could be revealed
Er hat wichtige Details vor der Polizei verschwiegen.—He concealed important details from the police.
b.not to mention, leave unspoken
Sie verschweigt ihr Alter immer.—She always keeps her age secret.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verschweigen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verschweige |
| Present (du) | verschweigst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verschweigt |
| Preterite (ich) | verschwieg |
| Participle II | verschwiegen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verschwiege |
| Imperative (singular) | verschweige |
| Imperative (plural) | verschweigt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verschweigen" mean in English?
- "verschweigen" means to conceal, to keep secret, or to withhold. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verschweigen"?
- "verschweigen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʃvaɪ̯ɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verschweigen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verschweigen" is "verschwiegen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verschweigen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verschweigen" becomes "verschwieg" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verschweigen"?
- "verschweigen" is a verb in German.
