Konjugation

conjugation

noun kon-yoo-gah-TSYOHN Rare

Origin: from Latin coniugatio

Usage Note

Konjugation is the inflection of verbs for person, number, tense and mood. German distinguishes schwache, starke and gemischte verbs. The plural is Konjugationen.

Examples

"Die Konjugation unregelmäßiger Verben bereitet Lernern Mühe."

Natural Translation

The conjugation of irregular verbs gives learners trouble.

Literal Translation

The conjugation of-irregular verbs prepares learners trouble.

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