ADJECTIVE

verspätet/fɛɐ̯ˈʃpɛːtət/delayed; late

verspätet is a German adjective that means delayed or late. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʃpɛːtət/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "verspäteter" and "verspätetsten".

Definitions

1.having occurred or arrived after the expected or usual time(time/arrival)

a.describing something that happened later than planned

Der Zug kam verspätet am Bahnhof an.The train arrived late at the station.

b.related to the official acknowledgment of lateness

Verspätet eingereichte Bewerbungen werden nicht berücksichtigt.Late-submitted applications will not be considered.

Adjective Forms

Positiveverspätet
Comparativeverspäteter
Superlativeverspätetsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "verspätet" mean in English?
"verspätet" means delayed or late. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "verspätet"?
"verspätet" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʃpɛːtət/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "verspätet"?
The comparative of "verspätet" is "verspäteter" and the superlative is "verspätetsten".
What part of speech is "verspätet"?
"verspätet" is a adjective in German.

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