VERB
verzichten/fɛɐ̯ˈt͡sɪçtn̩/to renounce; to do without; to forego
verzichten is a German verb that means to renounce, to do without, or to forego. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈt͡sɪçtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verzichtete" and the past participle is "verzichtet".
Definitions
1.to consciously give up something voluntarily(abandoning/renouncing)
a.to consciously forgo a right, claim, or benefit
Er verzichtet aus gesundheitlichen Gründen auf Alkohol.—He gives up alcohol for health reasons.
b.to do without something
Wir müssen dieses Jahr auf den Urlaub verzichten.—We have to do without a vacation this year.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verzichten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verzichte |
| Present (du) | verzichtest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verzichtet |
| Preterite (ich) | verzichtete |
| Participle II | verzichtet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verzichtete |
| Imperative (singular) | verzichte |
| Imperative (plural) | verzichtet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verzichten" mean in English?
- "verzichten" means to renounce, to do without, or to forego. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verzichten"?
- "verzichten" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈt͡sɪçtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verzichten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verzichten" is "verzichtet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verzichten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verzichten" becomes "verzichtete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verzichten"?
- "verzichten" is a verb in German.
