VERB

filmen/ˈfɪlmən/to film; to shoot (a movie/video); to record on camera

filmen is a German verb that means to film, to shoot (a movie/video), or to record on camera. It is pronounced /ˈfɪlmən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "filmte" and the past participle is "gefilmt".

Definitions

1.to make a video or film recording of something(media, video)

a.to capture moving images with a camera

Wir dürfen im Museum nicht filmen.—We are not allowed to film in the museum.

b.to record a movie or event with a camera

Er hat die Hochzeit seiner Schwester gefilmt.—He filmed his sister's wedding.

Conjugation

Infinitivefilmen
Present (ich)filme
Present (du)filmst
Present (er/sie/es)filmt
Preterite (ich)filmte
Participle IIgefilmt
Konjunktiv II (ich)filmte
Imperative (singular)film
Imperative (plural)filmt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "filmen" mean in English?
"filmen" means to film, to shoot (a movie/video), or to record on camera. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "filmen"?
"filmen" is pronounced /ˈfɪlmən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "filmen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "filmen" is "gefilmt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "filmen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "filmen" becomes "filmte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "filmen"?
"filmen" is a verb in German.

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