VERB
befürworten/bəˈfyːɐ̯ˌvɔʁtn̩/to support; to advocate; to be in favour of
befürworten is a German verb that means to support, to advocate, or to be in favour of. It is pronounced /bəˈfyːɐ̯ˌvɔʁtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "befürwortete" and the past participle is "befürwortet".
Definitions
1.to express support or approval for something; to advocate for(opinion/support)
a.to show approval or support for a plan, proposal, or idea
Die Mehrheit der Abgeordneten befürwortet die Reform.—The majority of the deputies support the reform.
b.to recommend something as desirable
Die Kommission befürwortet den Bau der neuen Schule.—The commission supports the construction of the new school.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | befürworten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | befürworte |
| Present (du) | befürwortest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | befürwortet |
| Preterite (ich) | befürwortete |
| Participle II | befürwortet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | befürwortete |
| Imperative (singular) | befürwort |
| Imperative (plural) | befürwortet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "befürworten" mean in English?
- "befürworten" means to support, to advocate, or to be in favour of. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "befürworten"?
- "befürworten" is pronounced /bəˈfyːɐ̯ˌvɔʁtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "befürworten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "befürworten" is "befürwortet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "befürworten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "befürworten" becomes "befürwortete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "befürworten"?
- "befürworten" is a verb in German.
