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 to someone or for a purpose)(giving as a sign of respect, honor, or affection)
a.to formally dedicate a work, object, or space to someone
Das Buch ist seiner Mutter gewidmet.—The book is dedicated to his mother.
b.to formally dedicate an event, activity, or achievement for someone or something
Das Konzert war dem Andenken der Opfer gewidmet.—The concert was dedicated to the memory of the victims.
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.
