verwirklichen/fɛɐ̯ˈvɪʁklɪçn̩/to realize; to achieve; to fulfill
verwirklichen is a German verb that means to realize, to achieve, or to fulfill. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈvɪʁklɪçn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verwirklichte" and the past participle is "verwirklicht".
Definitions
1.to make something real or actual; to carry out something planned or imagined(make real)
a.to achieve or fulfill a goal, dream, or plan
Er hat seinen Traum, Künstler zu werden, verwirklicht.—He realized his dream of becoming an artist.
2.to become reality, to be realized (often used reflexively: sich verwirklichen)(reflexive: become reality)
a.something (an idea, wish, plan) comes true
Durch harte Arbeit konnten ihre Pläne sich verwirklichen.—Through hard work, their plans could be fulfilled.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verwirklichen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verwirkliche |
| Present (du) | verwirklichst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verwirklicht |
| Preterite (ich) | verwirklichte |
| Participle II | verwirklicht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verwirklichte |
| Imperative (singular) | verwirklich |
| Imperative (plural) | verwirklicht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verwirklichen" mean in English?
- "verwirklichen" means to realize, to achieve, or to fulfill. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verwirklichen"?
- "verwirklichen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈvɪʁklɪçn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verwirklichen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verwirklichen" is "verwirklicht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verwirklichen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verwirklichen" becomes "verwirklichte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verwirklichen"?
- "verwirklichen" is a verb in German.
