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 reproduce spoken or written words from someone else, usually indicating the source(speech, literature)
a.to include someone else's exact words in speaking or writing
Er zitierte Goethe in seinem Aufsatz.—He quoted Goethe in his essay.
b.to formally refer to a source in academic writing or research
In wissenschaftlichen Arbeiten muss man die Quellen zitieren.—In academic papers you must cite your sources.
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.
