VERB

wärmen/ˈvɛʁmən/to warm; to heat; to keep warm

wärmen is a German verb that means to warm, to heat, or to keep warm. It is pronounced /ˈvɛʁmən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wärmte" and the past participle is "gewärmt".

Definitions

1.to make something warm or cause to become warm(general)

a.to increase the temperature of something

Die Sonne wärmt die Erde.The sun warms the earth.

b.to heat something in order to make it pleasantly warm

Kannst du bitte die Suppe wärmen?Can you please warm up the soup?

2.to make someone feel warm or comfortable emotionally(figurative)

a.to give a feeling of comfort or affection

Deine Worte wärmen mein Herz.Your words warm my heart.

Conjugation

Infinitivewärmen
Present (ich)wärme
Present (du)wärmst
Present (er/sie/es)wärmt
Preterite (ich)wärmte
Participle IIgewärmt
Konjunktiv II (ich)wärmte
Imperative (singular)wärm
Imperative (plural)wärmt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "wärmen" mean in English?
"wärmen" means to warm, to heat, or to keep warm. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "wärmen"?
"wärmen" is pronounced /ˈvɛʁmən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "wärmen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "wärmen" is "gewärmt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "wärmen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "wärmen" becomes "wärmte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "wärmen"?
"wärmen" is a verb in German.

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