VERB
zuschreiben/ˈt͡suːˌʃʁaɪ̯bn̩/to attribute; to ascribe; to credit
zuschreiben is a German verb that means to attribute, to ascribe, or to credit. It is pronounced /ˈt͡suːˌʃʁaɪ̯bn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schrieb zu" and the past participle is "zugeschrieben".
Definitions
1.to attribute something to someone or something; to ascribe(mental attribution)
a.to say or believe that someone is responsible for something or possesses a certain quality
Viele Erfolge werden ihm zuges chrieben.—Many successes are attributed to him.
b.to regard something as the work or characteristic of someone/something
Dieses Gemälde wird Picasso zugeschrieben.—This painting is attributed to Picasso.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | zuschreiben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | schreibe zu |
| Present (du) | schreibst zu |
| Present (er/sie/es) | schreibt zu |
| Preterite (ich) | schrieb zu |
| Participle II | zugeschrieben |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | schriebe zu |
| Imperative (singular) | schreibe zu |
| Imperative (plural) | schreibt zu |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "zuschreiben" mean in English?
- "zuschreiben" means to attribute, to ascribe, or to credit. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "zuschreiben"?
- "zuschreiben" is pronounced /ˈt͡suːˌʃʁaɪ̯bn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "zuschreiben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "zuschreiben" is "zugeschrieben", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "zuschreiben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "zuschreiben" becomes "schrieb zu" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "zuschreiben"?
- "zuschreiben" is a verb in German.
