VERB
zusagen/ˈt͡suːˌzaːɡn̩/to confirm; to accept; to promise
zusagen is a German verb that means to confirm, to accept, or to promise. It is pronounced /ˈt͡suːˌzaːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "sagte zu" and the past participle is "zugesagt".
Definitions
1.to accept or confirm (an invitation, offer, etc.)(give a positive reply, agree)
a.to confirm participation
Sie hat zur Party zugesagt.—She confirmed that she will come to the party.
2.to promise or assure something(promise, assure)
a.to promise someone help
Er hat mir Unterstützung zugesagt.—He promised me support.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | zusagen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | sage zu |
| Present (du) | sagst zu |
| Present (er/sie/es) | sagt zu |
| Preterite (ich) | sagte zu |
| Participle II | zugesagt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | sagte zu |
| Imperative (singular) | sag zu |
| Imperative (plural) | sagt zu |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "zusagen" mean in English?
- "zusagen" means to confirm, to accept, or to promise. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "zusagen"?
- "zusagen" is pronounced /ˈt͡suːˌzaːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "zusagen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "zusagen" is "zugesagt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "zusagen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "zusagen" becomes "sagte zu" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "zusagen"?
- "zusagen" is a verb in German.
