VERB
erteilen/ɛɐ̯ˈtaɪ̯lən/to give (an order, instruction); to grant; to confer
erteilen is a German verb that means to give (an order, instruction), to grant, or to confer. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈtaɪ̯lən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erteilte" and the past participle is "erteilt".
Definitions
1.to give or grant (an order, instruction, permission) officially(order, instruction, permission)
a.to officially give an order or instruction
Der Lehrer erteilt der Klasse eine Aufgabe.—The teacher gives the class an assignment.
b.to grant permission
Die Behörde hat die Genehmigung erteilt.—The authority has granted the permission.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erteilen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erteile |
| Present (du) | erteilst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erteilt |
| Preterite (ich) | erteilte |
| Participle II | erteilt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erteilte |
| Imperative (singular) | erteil |
| Imperative (plural) | erteilt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erteilen" mean in English?
- "erteilen" means to give (an order, instruction), to grant, or to confer. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erteilen"?
- "erteilen" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈtaɪ̯lən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erteilen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erteilen" is "erteilt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erteilen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erteilen" becomes "erteilte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erteilen"?
- "erteilen" is a verb in German.
