VERB
zitieren/ˌt͡siˈtiːʁən/to quote; to cite
zitieren is a German verb that means to quote or to cite. It is pronounced /ˌt͡siˈtiːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "zitierte" and the past participle is "zitiert".
Definitions
1.to repeat or refer to the exact words of someone as evidence or illustration(academic/writing)
a.to quote someone or something (in a text, speech, etc.)
In wissenschaftlichen Arbeiten sollte man immer die Quellen, die man zitiert, genau angeben.—In academic papers, one should always precisely indicate the sources one quotes.
2.to summon someone officially, especially to court or to a meeting(official/legal)
a.to officially call or subpoena someone
Der Zeuge wurde vor Gericht zitiert.—The witness was summoned to court.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | zitieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | zitiere |
| Present (du) | zitierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | zitiert |
| Preterite (ich) | zitierte |
| Participle II | zitiert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | zitierte |
| Imperative (singular) | zitier |
| Imperative (plural) | zitiert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "zitieren" mean in English?
- "zitieren" means to quote or to cite. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "zitieren"?
- "zitieren" is pronounced /ˌt͡siˈtiːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "zitieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "zitieren" is "zitiert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "zitieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "zitieren" becomes "zitierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "zitieren"?
- "zitieren" is a verb in German.
