Translation of German word "ergänzen" to English
ergänzen
/ɛʁɡɛntsn̩/
How to use
ergänzen ('to supplement / complete / fill in') is a weak verb: ergänzt, ergänzte, hat ergänzt. Einen Satz ergänzen — To complete a sentence. Sich ergänzen — To complement each other.
🇬🇧 English
ergänzen
Example
Bitte ergänzen Sie die fehlenden Informationen in diesem Dokument.
Please add the missing information to this document.
Die Schule ergänzt das Unterrichtsmaterial.
The school supplements the teaching materials.
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Common phrases
- sich gegenseitig ergänzen— to complement each other
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich bin/habe ergänzt
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #916 in German
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the definition of the German word "ergänzen"?▼
The German word "ergänzen" is defined as: "To complete, add, supplement."
What does the German word "ergänzen" mean?▼
The German word "ergänzen" means "ergänzen" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "ergänzen"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich ergänze mein Essen mit Salat." (which translates as "Please add the missing information to this document.").
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