VERB
widmen/ˈvɪtmən/to dedicate; to devote
widmen is a German verb that means to dedicate or to devote. It is pronounced /ˈvɪtmən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "widmete" and the past participle is "gewidmet".
Definitions
1.to dedicate something formally to someone (e.g. book, work)(honoring/giving)
a.to credit or officially dedicate a work, performance, etc. to a person or cause
Der Autor widmete das Buch seinen Eltern.—The author dedicated the book to his parents.
2.to commit/devote oneself or one's time to something or someone (often with 'sich')(commitment)
a.to purposefully spend time and energy on a topic, task, or person
Er widmet sich ganz seiner Forschung.—He devotes himself entirely to his research.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | widmen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | widme |
| Present (du) | widmest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | widmet |
| Preterite (ich) | widmete |
| Participle II | gewidmet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | widmete |
| Imperative (singular) | widme |
| Imperative (plural) | widmet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "widmen" mean in English?
- "widmen" means to dedicate or to devote. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "widmen"?
- "widmen" is pronounced /ˈvɪtmən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "widmen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "widmen" is "gewidmet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "widmen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "widmen" becomes "widmete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "widmen"?
- "widmen" is a verb in German.
