VERB

bemannen/bəˈmanən/to crew; to man

bemannen is a German verb that means to crew or to man. It is pronounced /bəˈmanən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bemannte" and the past participle is "bemannt".

Definitions

1.to equip or operate with a crew (of people)(technology; transport)

a.to provide a vehicle, vessel, etc. with people to operate it

Das Raumschiff wurde von einer internationalen Besatzung bemannt.—The spaceship was crewed by an international team.

Conjugation

Infinitivebemannen
Present (ich)bemanne
Present (du)bemannst
Present (er/sie/es)bemannt
Preterite (ich)bemannte
Participle IIbemannt
Konjunktiv II (ich)bemannte
Imperative (singular)bemann
Imperative (plural)bemannt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "bemannen" mean in English?
"bemannen" means to crew or to man. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "bemannen"?
"bemannen" is pronounced /bəˈmanən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "bemannen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "bemannen" is "bemannt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "bemannen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "bemannen" becomes "bemannte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "bemannen"?
"bemannen" is a verb in German.

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