VERB
verwenden/fɛɐ̯ˈvɛndn̩/to use; to apply; to employ
verwenden is a German verb that means to use, to apply, or to employ. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈvɛndn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verwendete" and the past participle is "verwendet".
Definitions
1.to use something for a purpose(general)
a.to make use of something (material, tool, word, etc.)
Sie verwendeten alte Zeitungen, um das Feuer zu machen.—They used old newspapers to make the fire.
b.to apply something (method, technology, etc.)
In diesem Experiment wurden verschiedene Methoden verwendet.—In this experiment, different methods were used.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verwenden |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verwende |
| Present (du) | verwendest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verwendet |
| Preterite (ich) | verwendete |
| Participle II | verwendet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verwendete |
| Imperative (singular) | verwende |
| Imperative (plural) | verwendet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verwenden" mean in English?
- "verwenden" means to use, to apply, or to employ. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verwenden"?
- "verwenden" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈvɛndn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verwenden"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verwenden" is "verwendet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verwenden"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verwenden" becomes "verwendete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verwenden"?
- "verwenden" is a verb in German.
