VERB
versprechen/fɛɐ̯ˈʃpʁɛçn̩/to promise; to vow; to misspeak
versprechen is a German verb that means to promise, to vow, or to misspeak. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʃpʁɛçn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "versprach" and the past participle is "versprochen".
Definitions
1.to give a promise or assurance(making a promise)
a.to assure someone that you will do something
Ich verspreche dir, dass ich pünktlich komme.—I promise you that I will come on time.
2.to make a slip of the tongue(speech error)
a.to say something incorrectly by mistake
Entschuldigung, ich habe mich versprochen.—Sorry, I made a slip of the tongue.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | versprechen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verspreche |
| Present (du) | versprichst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verspricht |
| Preterite (ich) | versprach |
| Participle II | versprochen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verspräche |
| Imperative (singular) | versprich |
| Imperative (plural) | versprecht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "versprechen" mean in English?
- "versprechen" means to promise, to vow, or to misspeak. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "versprechen"?
- "versprechen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʃpʁɛçn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "versprechen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "versprechen" is "versprochen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "versprechen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "versprechen" becomes "versprach" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "versprechen"?
- "versprechen" is a verb in German.
