VERB
zugeben/ˈt͡suːˌɡeːbn̩/to admit; to concede
zugeben is a German verb that means to admit or to concede. It is pronounced /ˈt͡suːˌɡeːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "gab zu" and the past participle is "zugegeben".
Definitions
1.to admit or concede something is true (often reluctantly)(acknowledgment)
a.to admit a fact or claim
Er hat zugegeben, dass er einen Fehler gemacht hat.—He admitted that he made a mistake.
b.to acknowledge something openly
Ich muss zugeben, dass ich keine Ahnung habe.—I have to admit that I have no idea.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | zugeben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | gebe zu |
| Present (du) | gibst zu |
| Present (er/sie/es) | gibt zu |
| Preterite (ich) | gab zu |
| Participle II | zugegeben |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | gäbe zu |
| Imperative (singular) | gib zu |
| Imperative (plural) | gebt zu |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "zugeben" mean in English?
- "zugeben" means to admit or to concede. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "zugeben"?
- "zugeben" is pronounced /ˈt͡suːˌɡeːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "zugeben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "zugeben" is "zugegeben", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "zugeben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "zugeben" becomes "gab zu" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "zugeben"?
- "zugeben" is a verb in German.
