VERB
verstärken/fɛɐ̯ˈʃtɛʁkn̩/to strengthen; to reinforce; to amplify
verstärken is a German verb that means to strengthen, to reinforce, or to amplify. 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(general)
a.to increase the strength, intensity, or effectiveness of something
Der Wind verstärkte sich am Nachmittag.—The wind intensified in the afternoon.
b.to support or reinforce something
Die Polizei verstärkte die Sicherheitsmaßnahmen.—The police reinforced the security measures.
2.to amplify (sound, signal)(electronics/acoustics)
a.to make sounds or signals louder
Das Mikrofon verstärkt die Stimme des Sängers.—The microphone amplifies the singer's voice.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verstärken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verstärke |
| Present (du) | verstärkst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verstärkt |
| Preterite (ich) | verstärkte |
| Participle II | verstärkt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verstärkte |
| Imperative (singular) | verstärk |
| Imperative (plural) | verstärkt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verstärken" mean in English?
- "verstärken" means to strengthen, to reinforce, or to amplify. 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.
