VERB
werben/ˈvɛʁbn̩/to advertise; to solicit; to recruit
werben is a German verb that means to advertise, to solicit, or to recruit. It is pronounced /ˈvɛʁbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "warb" and the past participle is "geworben".
Definitions
1.to advertise or promote (a product, service, etc.)(business, marketing)
a.to seek attention or customers for something
Die Firma wirbt mit einem neuen Slogan für ihre Produkte.—The company is advertising its products with a new slogan.
2.to try to win or attract (supporters, employees, members, etc.)(recruiting, seeking)
a.to try to gain people for something
Die Partei wirbt um neue Mitglieder.—The party is recruiting new members.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | werben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | werbe |
| Present (du) | wirbst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | wirbt |
| Preterite (ich) | warb |
| Participle II | geworben |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | würbe |
| Imperative (singular) | wirb |
| Imperative (plural) | werbt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "werben" mean in English?
- "werben" means to advertise, to solicit, or to recruit. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "werben"?
- "werben" is pronounced /ˈvɛʁbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "werben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "werben" is "geworben", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "werben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "werben" becomes "warb" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "werben"?
- "werben" is a verb in German.
