VERB
fehlen/ˈfeːlən/to be missing; to lack; to be absent
fehlen is a German verb that means to be missing, to lack, or to be absent. It is pronounced /ˈfeːlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "fehlte" and the past participle is "gefehlt".
Definitions
1.to be missing or absent(absence)
a.not present at a place or event
Peter fehlt heute in der Schule.—Peter is absent from school today.
2.to lack or not have something needed(deficiency)
a.something is missing or lacking
Es fehlt an Salz in der Suppe.—The soup lacks salt.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | fehlen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | fehle |
| Present (du) | fehlst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | fehlt |
| Preterite (ich) | fehlte |
| Participle II | gefehlt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | fehlte |
| Imperative (singular) | fehle |
| Imperative (plural) | fehlt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "fehlen" mean in English?
- "fehlen" means to be missing, to lack, or to be absent. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "fehlen"?
- "fehlen" is pronounced /ˈfeːlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "fehlen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "fehlen" is "gefehlt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "fehlen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "fehlen" becomes "fehlte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "fehlen"?
- "fehlen" is a verb in German.
