VERB

verstärken/fɛɐ̯ˈʃtɛʁkn̩/to strengthen; to reinforce; to intensify

verstärken is a German verb that means to strengthen, to reinforce, or to intensify. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʃtɛʁkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verstärkte" and the past participle is "verstärkt".

Definitions

1.to make something stronger or more intense(make stronger)

a.to improve or increase the intensity, power, or effect of something

Der Wind wurde am Abend verstärkt.The wind intensified in the evening.

2.to reinforce something (e.g., a structure, wall)(support/construction)

a.to strengthen something physically, especially in construction

Die Brücke muss wegen des hohen Verkehrsaufkommens verstärkt werden.The bridge has to be reinforced because of heavy traffic.

Conjugation

Infinitiveverstärken
Present (ich)verstärke
Present (du)verstärkst
Present (er/sie/es)verstärkt
Preterite (ich)verstärkte
Participle IIverstärkt
Konjunktiv II (ich)verstärkte
Imperative (singular)verstärk
Imperative (plural)verstärkt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "verstärken" mean in English?
"verstärken" means to strengthen, to reinforce, or to intensify. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "verstärken"?
"verstärken" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʃtɛʁkn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "verstärken"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "verstärken" is "verstärkt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "verstärken"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "verstärken" becomes "verstärkte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "verstärken"?
"verstärken" is a verb in German.

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