Parken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Parken" is mainly used as verb meaning "to park" or "parking". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Parken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: parken
Simple past: parkte
Participle: geparkt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Properties as Noun

Gender: masculine
Singular: der Parken
Plural: die [n/a]

Meanings of "Parken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To park a vehicle"

"Parken", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To park a vehicle in a designated or permitted place."
Translation(s): to park
Synonym(s): abstellen, hinstellen
Related word(s): Parkplatz, Parkhaus

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich muss das Auto hier parken.I have to park the car here.
Wir dürfen nicht auf der Straße parken.We are not allowed to park on the street.
Er hat sein Fahrrad im Hof geparkt.He parked his bicycle in the yard.

2.) "The act of parking a vehicle"

"Parken", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

Definition: "The action or process of parking a vehicle."
Translation(s): parking
Related word(s): Parkplatz, Parkschein

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Parken ist hier verboten.Parking is forbidden here.
Für das Parken benötigen Sie einen Parkschein.You need a parking ticket for parking.
Das Parken in der Innenstadt ist teuer.Parking in the city center is expensive.

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