VERB
vorgeben/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌɡeːbn̩/to pretend; to specify; to claim
vorgeben is a German verb that means to pretend, to specify, or to claim. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌɡeːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "gab vor" and the past participle is "vorgegeben".
Definitions
1.to claim or pretend something untrue(deceptive behavior)
a.to pretend, to feign
Er gibt vor, krank zu sein, um nicht arbeiten zu müssen.—He pretends to be ill to avoid working.
2.to set or determine (a value, rule, etc.)(formal requirement or instruction)
a.to specify, to set
Die Firma gibt die Arbeitszeiten vor.—The company sets the working hours.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | vorgeben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | gebe vor |
| Present (du) | gibst vor |
| Present (er/sie/es) | gibt vor |
| Preterite (ich) | gab vor |
| Participle II | vorgegeben |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | gäbe vor |
| Imperative (singular) | gib vor |
| Imperative (plural) | gebt vor |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "vorgeben" mean in English?
- "vorgeben" means to pretend, to specify, or to claim. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "vorgeben"?
- "vorgeben" is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌɡeːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "vorgeben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "vorgeben" is "vorgegeben", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "vorgeben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "vorgeben" becomes "gab vor" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "vorgeben"?
- "vorgeben" is a verb in German.
