wiedergeben/ˈviːdɐˌɡeːbn̩/to reproduce; to render; to report
wiedergeben is a German verb that means to reproduce, to render, or to report. It is pronounced /ˈviːdɐˌɡeːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "gab wieder" and the past participle is "wiedergegeben".
Definitions
1.to express, convey, or summarize something heard, read, or seen(reporting, expressing)
a.to report or summarize what someone said, wrote, or meant
Kannst du seine Aussage kurz wiedergeben?—Can you briefly summarize what he said?
b.to render or present something in another form (e.g., translation, depiction)
Der Künstler versucht, die Stimmung im Bild wiederzugeben.—The artist tries to convey the mood in the painting.
2.to play back or reproduce (sound, image, data) technically(technical, playback)
a.to technically reproduce or output (media, data, etc.)
Der Lautsprecher kann hohe Töne gut wiedergeben.—The speaker can reproduce high tones well.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | wiedergeben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | gebe wieder |
| Present (du) | gibst wieder |
| Present (er/sie/es) | gibt wieder |
| Preterite (ich) | gab wieder |
| Participle II | wiedergegeben |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | gäbe wieder |
| Imperative (singular) | gib wieder |
| Imperative (plural) | gebt wieder |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "wiedergeben" mean in English?
- "wiedergeben" means to reproduce, to render, or to report. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "wiedergeben"?
- "wiedergeben" is pronounced /ˈviːdɐˌɡeːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "wiedergeben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "wiedergeben" is "wiedergegeben", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "wiedergeben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "wiedergeben" becomes "gab wieder" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "wiedergeben"?
- "wiedergeben" is a verb in German.
