VERB
holen/ˈhoːlən/to get; to fetch; to bring
holen is a German verb that means to get, to fetch, or to bring. It is pronounced /ˈhoːlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "holte" and the past participle is "geholt".
Definitions
1.to go and get something or someone (and bring them)(bring/fetch)
a.to go somewhere to bring back a person or thing
Ich gehe schnell Brot holen.—I’ll quickly go get some bread.
b.to collect something from a place
Kannst du bitte die Post holen?—Can you please fetch the mail?
2.to obtain, take, or earn something (figurative or abstract)(achieve/obtain)
a.to win a prize/award/title/etc.
Unsere Mannschaft hat den Pokal geholt.—Our team won the cup.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | holen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | hole |
| Present (du) | holst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | holt |
| Preterite (ich) | holte |
| Participle II | geholt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | holte |
| Imperative (singular) | hole |
| Imperative (plural) | holt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "holen" mean in English?
- "holen" means to get, to fetch, or to bring. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "holen"?
- "holen" is pronounced /ˈhoːlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "holen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "holen" is "geholt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "holen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "holen" becomes "holte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "holen"?
- "holen" is a verb in German.
