VERB
bereiten/bəˈʁaɪ̯tn̩/to prepare; to cause; to make ready
bereiten is a German verb that means to prepare, to cause, or to make ready. It is pronounced /bəˈʁaɪ̯tn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bereitete" and the past participle is "bereitet".
Definitions
1.to prepare or make ready (something)(preparation, general)
a.to get something ready, often for someone
Ich werde das Abendessen bereiten.—I will prepare dinner.
2.to cause or give (mostly in emotional/experiential contexts)(cause, experience)
a.to cause (pleasure, joy, trouble, etc.) for someone
Die Nachricht hat ihm große Freude bereitet.—The news gave him great joy.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | bereiten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | bereite |
| Present (du) | bereitest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bereitet |
| Preterite (ich) | bereitete |
| Participle II | bereitet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bereitete |
| Imperative (singular) | bereite |
| Imperative (plural) | bereitet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bereiten" mean in English?
- "bereiten" means to prepare, to cause, or to make ready. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "bereiten"?
- "bereiten" is pronounced /bəˈʁaɪ̯tn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "bereiten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "bereiten" is "bereitet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "bereiten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "bereiten" becomes "bereitete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "bereiten"?
- "bereiten" is a verb in German.
