The German verb "anerkennen" means "to recognize, to acknowledge" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "anerkennen" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "anerkennen" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | erkenne an |
| du | you (informal) | erkennst an |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | erkennt an |
| wir | we | erkennen an |
| ihr | you all (informal) | erkennt an |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | erkennen an |
How to Conjugate "anerkennen" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | erkannte an |
| du | you (informal) | erkanntest an |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | erkannte an |
| wir | we | erkannten an |
| ihr | you all (informal) | erkanntet an |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | erkannten an |
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe anerkannt |
| du | you (informal) | hast anerkannt |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat anerkannt |
| wir | we | haben anerkannt |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt anerkannt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben anerkannt |
How to Conjugate "anerkennen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte anerkannt |
| du | you (informal) | hattest anerkannt |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte anerkannt |
| wir | we | hatten anerkannt |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet anerkannt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten anerkannt |
How to Conjugate "anerkennen" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde anerkennen |
| du | you (informal) | wirst anerkennen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird anerkennen |
| wir | we | werden anerkennen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet anerkennen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden anerkennen |
How to Conjugate "anerkennen" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | erkenne an |
| du | you (informal) | erkennest an |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | erkenne an |
| wir | we | erkennen an |
| ihr | you all (informal) | erkennet an |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | erkennen an |
How to Conjugate "anerkennen" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | erkännte an |
| du | you (informal) | erkänntest an |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | erkännte an |
| wir | we | erkännten an |
| ihr | you all (informal) | erkänntet an |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | erkännten an |
Frequently Asked Questions About "anerkennen"
Is "anerkennen" regular or irregular in German?
"Anerkennen" is an irregular German verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "anerkennen" mean in English?
The German verb "anerkennen" means "to recognize, to acknowledge" in English.
How do you conjugate "anerkennen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → erkenne an, du → erkennst an, er/sie/es → erkennt an, wir → erkennen an, ihr → erkennt an, sie/Sie → erkennen an.
How many tenses does "anerkennen" have in German?
"Anerkennen" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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