VERB

tilgen/ˈtɪlɡn̩/to pay off; to erase; to extinguish (a debt)

tilgen is a German verb that means to pay off, to erase, or to extinguish (a debt). It is pronounced /ˈtɪlɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "tilgte" and the past participle is "getilgt".

Definitions

1.to pay off a debt or liability completely(finance, law)

a.to settle a (financial) debt

Sie konnte endlich ihren Kredit vollständig tilgen.—She was finally able to pay off her loan completely.

Conjugation

Infinitivetilgen
Present (ich)tilge
Present (du)tilgst
Present (er/sie/es)tilgt
Preterite (ich)tilgte
Participle IIgetilgt
Konjunktiv II (ich)tilgte
Imperative (singular)tilg
Imperative (plural)tilgt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "tilgen" mean in English?
"tilgen" means to pay off, to erase, or to extinguish (a debt). It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "tilgen"?
"tilgen" is pronounced /ˈtɪlɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "tilgen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "tilgen" is "getilgt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "tilgen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "tilgen" becomes "tilgte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "tilgen"?
"tilgen" is a verb in German.

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Make “tilgen” stick.

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