zittern/ˈt͡sɪtɐn/to tremble; to shake; to shiver
zittern is a German verb that means to tremble, to shake, or to shiver. It is pronounced /ˈt͡sɪtɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "zitterte" and the past participle is "gezittert".
Definitions
1.to shake or tremble uncontrollably, often from cold or fear(physical reaction)
a.to tremble because of cold
Im Winter muss ich oft zittern, wenn ich draußen warte.—In winter I often have to shiver when I wait outside.
b.to tremble because of fear or nervousness
Vor der Prüfung habe ich so sehr gezittert.—Before the exam, I was trembling so much.
2.to be extremely nervous or in suspense (about the outcome of something)(emotion/anticipation, colloquial)
a.to be anxious about the result
Wir mussten bis zum Schluss um den Sieg zittern.—We had to wait anxiously for victory until the very end.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | zittern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | zittere |
| Present (du) | zitterst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | zittert |
| Preterite (ich) | zitterte |
| Participle II | gezittert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | zitterte |
| Imperative (singular) | zittere |
| Imperative (plural) | zittert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "zittern" mean in English?
- "zittern" means to tremble, to shake, or to shiver. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "zittern"?
- "zittern" is pronounced /ˈt͡sɪtɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "zittern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "zittern" is "gezittert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "zittern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "zittern" becomes "zitterte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "zittern"?
- "zittern" is a verb in German.
