VERB

vorbereiten/ˈfoːɐ̯bəˌʁaɪ̯tn̩/to prepare

vorbereiten is a German verb that means to prepare. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯bəˌʁaɪ̯tn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bereitete vor" and the past participle is "vorbereitet".

Definitions

1.to get something ready; to make preparations(general)

a.to make ready in advance for an event or action

Sie hat das Abendessen vorbereitet.She prepared the dinner.

b.to plan or organize something beforehand

Wir müssen das Meeting gut vorbereiten.We have to prepare the meeting well.

Conjugation

Infinitivevorbereiten
Present (ich)bereite vor
Present (du)bereitest vor
Present (er/sie/es)bereitet vor
Preterite (ich)bereitete vor
Participle IIvorbereitet
Konjunktiv II (ich)bereitete vor
Imperative (singular)bereite vor
Imperative (plural)bereitet vor
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "vorbereiten" mean in English?
"vorbereiten" means to prepare. 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.

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