VERB
wagen/ˈvaːɡn̩/to dare; to venture; to risk
wagen is a German verb that means to dare, to venture, or to risk. It is pronounced /ˈvaːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wagte" and the past participle is "gewagt".
Definitions
1.to dare or risk doing something(take a risk)
a.to have the courage to do something risky
Er wagt es, das Unbekannte zu erforschen.—He dares to explore the unknown.
b.to risk something; to put something at stake
Sie wollte alles wagen, um ihr Ziel zu erreichen.—She wanted to risk everything to achieve her goal.
2.to cautiously attempt to do something(try carefully)
a.to carefully try to do or say something
Darf ich es wagen, eine Frage zu stellen?—May I venture to ask a question?
Conjugation
| Infinitive | wagen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | wage |
| Present (du) | wagst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | wagt |
| Preterite (ich) | wagte |
| Participle II | gewagt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | wagte |
| Imperative (singular) | wage |
| Imperative (plural) | wagt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "wagen" mean in English?
- "wagen" means to dare, to venture, or to risk. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "wagen"?
- "wagen" is pronounced /ˈvaːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "wagen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "wagen" is "gewagt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "wagen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "wagen" becomes "wagte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "wagen"?
- "wagen" is a verb in German.
