VERB
wagen/ˈvaːɡn̩/to dare; to risk; to venture
wagen is a German verb that means to dare, to risk, or to venture. It is pronounced /ˈvaːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wagte" and the past participle is "gewagt".
Definitions
1.to have the courage to do something; to dare(courage, risk)
a.to do something despite risk or uncertainty
Sie wagt es, vor vielen Menschen zu sprechen.—She dares to speak in front of many people.
2.to risk; to take a chance (with)(risk, hazard)
a.to risk something with some uncertainty
Er wagt sein Leben für seine Familie.—He risks his life for his family.
3.to venture; to attempt something new or uncertain(try, venture)
a.to venture doing something uncertain or new
Wir wagen einen Neuanfang im Ausland.—We are venturing a new start abroad.
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 risk, or to venture. 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.
