VERB
werben/ˈvɛʁbn̩/to advertise; to recruit; to solicit
werben is a German verb that means to advertise, to recruit, or to solicit. It is pronounced /ˈvɛʁbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "warb" and the past participle is "geworben".
Definitions
1.to promote or advertise something(business, marketing)
a.to make publicity (for a product, service, etc.)
Die Firma wirbt mit einem neuen Slogan für ihr Produkt.—The company advertises its product with a new slogan.
2.to seek to win or gain support, members, etc.(recruitment, organization)
a.to recruit new members or supporters
Die Partei wirbt um neue Mitglieder.—The party is recruiting new members.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | werben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | werbe |
| Present (du) | wirbst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | wirbt |
| Preterite (ich) | warb |
| Participle II | geworben |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | würbe |
| Imperative (singular) | wirb |
| Imperative (plural) | werbt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "werben" mean in English?
- "werben" means to advertise, to recruit, or to solicit. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "werben"?
- "werben" is pronounced /ˈvɛʁbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "werben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "werben" is "geworben", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "werben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "werben" becomes "warb" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "werben"?
- "werben" is a verb in German.
