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preterite in German

preterite in German is Präteritum — preterite means showing an action at a determined moment in the past.

preterite in German

Präteritum
noun
(grammar) A grammatical tense or verb form serving to denote events that took place or were completed in the past.

What does "preterite" mean?

  1. adj Showing an action at a determined moment in the past.
  2. adj Belonging wholly to the past; passed by.

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What is "preterite" in German?

"preterite" in German is Präteritum. preterite means: Showing an action at a determined moment in the past.

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