VERB
zusagen/ˈt͡suːˌzaːɡn̩/to accept; to promise; to confirm
zusagen is a German verb that means to accept, to promise, or to confirm. It is pronounced /ˈt͡suːˌzaːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "sagte zu" and the past participle is "zugesagt".
Definitions
1.to accept or agree to something(offer, invitation, request)
a.to confirm one's participation/attendance
Ich kann dir leider nicht zusagen.—Unfortunately, I can't confirm my attendance.
2.to promise or assure something(assure, promise)
a.to give a promise
Der Chef hat mir Unterstützung zugesagt.—The boss 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 accept, to promise, or to confirm. 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.
