VERB
wahren/ˈvaːʁən/to preserve; to maintain; to safeguard
wahren is a German verb that means to preserve, to maintain, or to safeguard. It is pronounced /ˈvaːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wahrte" and the past participle is "gewahrt".
Definitions
1.to preserve or maintain something (such as order, peace, secrecy, etc.)(formal, abstract)
a.to make sure that something stays unchanged
Es ist wichtig, die Neutralität in diesem Konflikt zu wahren.—It is important to preserve neutrality in this conflict.
b.to safeguard or uphold an abstract right or quality
Er bemühte sich, die Würde der Betroffenen zu wahren.—He tried to safeguard the dignity of those affected.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | wahren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | wahre |
| Present (du) | wahrst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | wahrt |
| Preterite (ich) | wahrte |
| Participle II | gewahrt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | wahrte |
| Imperative (singular) | wahre |
| Imperative (plural) | wahrt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "wahren" mean in English?
- "wahren" means to preserve, to maintain, or to safeguard. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "wahren"?
- "wahren" is pronounced /ˈvaːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "wahren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "wahren" is "gewahrt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "wahren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "wahren" becomes "wahrte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "wahren"?
- "wahren" is a verb in German.
