vertreiben/fɛɐ̯ˈtʁaɪ̯bn̩/to drive out; to expel; to distribute (sell)
vertreiben is a German verb that means to drive out, to expel, or to distribute (sell). It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈtʁaɪ̯bn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "vertrieb" and the past participle is "vertrieben".
Definitions
1.to force someone or something to leave a place(force out, expel)
a.to cause someone to leave a place, usually by force
Der Krieg hat viele Menschen aus ihrer Heimat vertrieben.—The war drove many people from their homeland.
b.to chase away animals or people
Die Bauern versuchen, die Krähen aus den Feldern zu vertreiben.—The farmers try to drive the crows out of the fields.
2.to pass the time (with something)(pastime, time)
a.to occupy or amuse oneself in order to pass time
Um sich die Zeit zu vertreiben, liest sie ein Buch.—To pass the time, she reads a book.
3.to distribute or sell goods(business, commercial)
a.to market or sell products (often commercially)
Die Firma vertreibt ihre Produkte weltweit.—The company sells its products worldwide.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | vertreiben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | vertreibe |
| Present (du) | vertreibst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | vertreibt |
| Preterite (ich) | vertrieb |
| Participle II | vertrieben |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | vertriebe |
| Imperative (singular) | vertreibe |
| Imperative (plural) | vertreibt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "vertreiben" mean in English?
- "vertreiben" means to drive out, to expel, or to distribute (sell). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "vertreiben"?
- "vertreiben" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈtʁaɪ̯bn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "vertreiben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "vertreiben" is "vertrieben", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "vertreiben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "vertreiben" becomes "vertrieb" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "vertreiben"?
- "vertreiben" is a verb in German.
