VERB
versprechen/fɛɐ̯ˈʃpʁɛçn̩/to promise
versprechen is a German verb that means to promise. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʃpʁɛçn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "versprach" and the past participle is "versprochen".
Definitions
1.to state that one will do or give something; to promise(making a commitment)
a.to assure someone of something to be done in the future
Er verspricht, pünktlich zu kommen.—He promises to come on time.
b.to guarantee or pledge something
Sie versprach ihm ihre Unterstützung.—She promised him her support.
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. 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.
