VERB
zweifeln/ˈt͡svaɪ̯fl̩n/to doubt; to have doubts
zweifeln is a German verb that means to doubt or to have doubts. It is pronounced /ˈt͡svaɪ̯fl̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "zweifelte" and the past participle is "gezweifelt".
Definitions
1.to feel uncertainty or to be unsure about something(opinion, belief)
a.to have doubts about the truth or correctness of something
Er zweifelt an der Ehrlichkeit seines Freundes.—He doubts his friend's honesty.
b.to question or not trust
Ich zweifle daran, dass er kommt.—I doubt that he is coming.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | zweifeln |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | zweifle |
| Present (du) | zweifelst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | zweifelt |
| Preterite (ich) | zweifelte |
| Participle II | gezweifelt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | zweifelte |
| Imperative (singular) | zweifle |
| Imperative (plural) | zweifelt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "zweifeln" mean in English?
- "zweifeln" means to doubt or to have doubts. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "zweifeln"?
- "zweifeln" is pronounced /ˈt͡svaɪ̯fl̩n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "zweifeln"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "zweifeln" is "gezweifelt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "zweifeln"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "zweifeln" becomes "zweifelte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "zweifeln"?
- "zweifeln" is a verb in German.
