VERB

verstecken/fɛɐ̯ˈʃtɛkn̩/to hide; to conceal

verstecken is a German verb that means to hide or to conceal. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʃtɛkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "versteckte" and the past participle is "versteckt".

Definitions

1.to put or keep something where it cannot be seen or found(object concealment)

a.to hide something

Ich verstecke das Geschenk im Schrank.I hide the present in the closet.

b.to hide oneself; go into hiding (reflexive)

Das Kind versteckt sich hinter dem Vorhang.The child hides behind the curtain.

Conjugation

Infinitiveverstecken
Present (ich)verstecke
Present (du)versteckst
Present (er/sie/es)versteckt
Preterite (ich)versteckte
Participle IIversteckt
Konjunktiv II (ich)versteckte
Imperative (singular)verstecke
Imperative (plural)versteckt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "verstecken" mean in English?
"verstecken" means to hide or to conceal. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "verstecken"?
"verstecken" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʃtɛkn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "verstecken"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "verstecken" is "versteckt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "verstecken"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "verstecken" becomes "versteckte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "verstecken"?
"verstecken" is a verb in German.

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