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 something or someone in a place where it cannot be found(transitive)
a.to place something so it cannot be seen or found
Sie versteckt das Geschenk im Schrank.—She hides the present in the closet.
b.to conceal information or feelings
Ich habe meine Enttäuschung nicht versteckt.—I did not hide my disappointment.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verstecken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verstecke |
| Present (du) | versteckst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | versteckt |
| Preterite (ich) | versteckte |
| Participle II | versteckt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | versteckte |
| Imperative (singular) | verstecke |
| Imperative (plural) | versteckt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
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.
