VERB
brauchen/ˈbʁaʊ̯xn̩/to need; require
brauchen is a German verb that means to need or require. It is pronounced /ˈbʁaʊ̯xn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "brauchte" and the past participle is "gebraucht".
Definitions
1.to need or require something(necessity, requirement)
a.to need (a thing or a person)
Ich brauche einen Stift.—I need a pen.
b.to require (in general contexts)
Für dieses Rezept braucht man Eier.—You need eggs for this recipe.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | brauchen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | brauche |
| Present (du) | brauchst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | braucht |
| Preterite (ich) | brauchte |
| Participle II | gebraucht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | brauchte |
| Imperative (singular) | brauche |
| Imperative (plural) | braucht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "brauchen" mean in English?
- "brauchen" means to need or require. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "brauchen"?
- "brauchen" is pronounced /ˈbʁaʊ̯xn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "brauchen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "brauchen" is "gebraucht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "brauchen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "brauchen" becomes "brauchte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "brauchen"?
- "brauchen" is a verb in German.
