VERB

kennzeichnen/ˈkɛnt͡saɪ̯çnən/to mark; to label; to identify

kennzeichnen is a German verb that means to mark, to label, or to identify. It is pronounced /ˈkɛnt͡saɪ̯çnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "kennzeichnete" and the past participle is "gekennzeichnet".

Definitions

1.to mark or label something to make it recognizable(general)

a.to indicate by marking or labeling

Alle gefährlichen Stellen sind deutlich gekennzeichnet.—All dangerous spots are clearly marked.

2.to characterize or identify by a distinctive feature(figurative)

a.to feature or be typical for someone/something

Sein Verhalten ist durch große Geduld gekennzeichnet.—His behavior is characterized by great patience.

Conjugation

Infinitivekennzeichnen
Present (ich)kennzeichne
Present (du)kennzeichnest
Present (er/sie/es)kennzeichnet
Preterite (ich)kennzeichnete
Participle IIgekennzeichnet
Konjunktiv II (ich)kennzeichnete
Imperative (singular)kennzeichne
Imperative (plural)kennzeichnet
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "kennzeichnen" mean in English?
"kennzeichnen" means to mark, to label, or to identify. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "kennzeichnen"?
"kennzeichnen" is pronounced /ˈkɛnt͡saɪ̯çnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "kennzeichnen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "kennzeichnen" is "gekennzeichnet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "kennzeichnen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "kennzeichnen" becomes "kennzeichnete" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "kennzeichnen"?
"kennzeichnen" is a verb in German.

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