VERB

etablieren/etaˈbliːʁən/to establish; to found; to become established

etablieren is a German verb that means to establish, to found, or to become established. It is pronounced /etaˈbliːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "etablierte" and the past participle is "etabliert".

Definitions

1.to found or establish something (often an institution, structure, or system)(create, set up)

a.to create or institute something that endures

Die Organisation wurde 1990 etabliert.—The organization was established in 1990.

2.to become successfully accepted or recognized in a particular area or context(become established, become accepted)

a.to assert oneself, become established

Das Unternehmen konnte sich auf dem Markt etablieren.—The company was able to establish itself on the market.

Conjugation

Infinitiveetablieren
Present (ich)etabliere
Present (du)etablierst
Present (er/sie/es)etabliert
Preterite (ich)etablierte
Participle IIetabliert
Konjunktiv II (ich)etablierte
Imperative (singular)etablier
Imperative (plural)etabliert
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "etablieren" mean in English?
"etablieren" means to establish, to found, or to become established. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "etablieren"?
"etablieren" is pronounced /etaˈbliːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "etablieren"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "etablieren" is "etabliert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "etablieren"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "etablieren" becomes "etablierte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "etablieren"?
"etablieren" is a verb in German.

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