VERB
verzeihen/fɛɐ̯ˈt͡saɪ̯ən/to forgive; to pardon; to excuse
verzeihen is a German verb that means to forgive, to pardon, or to excuse. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈt͡saɪ̯ən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verzieh" and the past participle is "verziehen".
Definitions
1.to forgive someone for a wrong or mistake(interpersonal relationships)
a.to grant forgiveness after being wronged
Ich kann dir deinen Fehler verzeihen.—I can forgive you your mistake.
b.to excuse someone's actions out of understanding or kindness
Bitte verzeihen Sie die Verspätung.—Please excuse the delay.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verzeihen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verzeihe |
| Present (du) | verzeihst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verzeiht |
| Preterite (ich) | verzieh |
| Participle II | verziehen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verziehe |
| Imperative (singular) | verzeihe |
| Imperative (plural) | verzeiht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verzeihen" mean in English?
- "verzeihen" means to forgive, to pardon, or to excuse. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verzeihen"?
- "verzeihen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈt͡saɪ̯ən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verzeihen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verzeihen" is "verziehen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verzeihen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verzeihen" becomes "verzieh" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verzeihen"?
- "verzeihen" is a verb in German.
