VERB
vorbereiten/ˈfoːɐ̯bəˌʁaɪ̯tn̩/to prepare; to get ready
vorbereiten is a German verb that means to prepare or to get ready. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯bəˌʁaɪ̯tn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bereitete vor" and the past participle is "vorbereitet".
Definitions
1.to prepare or put in readiness (often with an object or for an event)(general)
a.to prepare something
Sie bereiten das Abendessen vor.—They are preparing dinner.
b.to get oneself ready (with reflexive use)
Ich muss mich noch auf die Prüfung vorbereiten.—I still need to prepare for the exam.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | vorbereiten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | bereite vor |
| Present (du) | bereitest vor |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bereitet vor |
| Preterite (ich) | bereitete vor |
| Participle II | vorbereitet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bereitete vor |
| Imperative (singular) | bereite vor |
| Imperative (plural) | bereitet vor |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "vorbereiten" mean in English?
- "vorbereiten" means to prepare or to get ready. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "vorbereiten"?
- "vorbereiten" is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯bəˌʁaɪ̯tn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "vorbereiten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "vorbereiten" is "vorbereitet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "vorbereiten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "vorbereiten" becomes "bereitete vor" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "vorbereiten"?
- "vorbereiten" is a verb in German.
