VERB
würdigen/ˈvʏʁdɪɡn̩/to appreciate; to acknowledge; to value
würdigen is a German verb that means to appreciate, to acknowledge, or to value. It is pronounced /ˈvʏʁdɪɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "würdigte" and the past participle is "gewürdigt".
Definitions
1.to recognize the value, merit, or importance of someone or something(to show appreciation)
a.to show respect or appreciation for something/someone
Sie wusste nicht, wie sehr man ihre Arbeit würdigte.—She didn't know how much her work was appreciated.
2.to bestow recognition or honor, often formally(to honor)
a.to acknowledge or honor an achievement, often publicly
Der Künstler wurde mit einem Preis gewürdigt.—The artist was honored with an award.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | würdigen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | würdige |
| Present (du) | würdigst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | würdigt |
| Preterite (ich) | würdigte |
| Participle II | gewürdigt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | würdigte |
| Imperative (singular) | würdig |
| Imperative (plural) | würdigt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "würdigen" mean in English?
- "würdigen" means to appreciate, to acknowledge, or to value. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "würdigen"?
- "würdigen" is pronounced /ˈvʏʁdɪɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "würdigen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "würdigen" is "gewürdigt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "würdigen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "würdigen" becomes "würdigte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "würdigen"?
- "würdigen" is a verb in German.
