bejubeln
to cheer
To celebrate someone or something with loud cheering and applause, often in a large crowd.
EXAMPLE
Die Fans bejubelten den Sieg ihrer Mannschaft im Stadion.
The fans cheered their team's victory in the stadium.
bejubeln
to cheer
bejubeln – bejubelte – hat bejubelt
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Meanings
bejubeln
to hail
In a figurative sense, to receive a piece of news, a decision, or a development with great enthusiasm and approval.
EXAMPLE
Die Presse bejubelte die Entscheidung der Regierung als einen wichtigen Schritt nach vorn.
The press hailed the government's decision as an important step forward.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry bejubeln, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Present
| ich | bejuble bejubele |
|---|---|
| du | bejubelst |
| er/sie/es | bejubelt |
| wir | bejubeln |
| ihr | bejubelt |
| sie | bejubeln |
Simple past
| ich | bejubelte |
|---|---|
| du | bejubeltest |
| er/sie/es | bejubelte |
| wir | bejubelten |
| ihr | bejubeltet |
| sie | bejubelten |
Perfect
with haben
| ich | habe bejubelt |
|---|---|
| du | hast bejubelt |
| er/sie/es | hat bejubelt |
| wir | haben bejubelt |
| ihr | habt bejubelt |
| sie | haben bejubelt |
Commands
| du | bejubel! bejubele!, bejuble! |
|---|---|
| ihr | bejubelt! |
| Sie | bejubeln Sie! |
Past perfect
| ich | hatte bejubelt |
|---|---|
| du | hattest bejubelt |
| er/sie/es | hatte bejubelt |
| wir | hatten bejubelt |
| ihr | hattet bejubelt |
| sie | hatten bejubelt |
Future
| ich | werde bejubeln |
|---|---|
| du | wirst bejubeln |
| er/sie/es | wird bejubeln |
| wir | werden bejubeln |
| ihr | werdet bejubeln |
| sie | werden bejubeln |
Subjunctive I
| ich | bejubele bejuble |
|---|---|
| du | bejubelst bejublest |
| er/sie/es | bejubele bejuble |
| wir | bejubeln |
| ihr | bejubelt bejublet |
| sie | bejubeln |
Used for reported speech.
Subjunctive II
| ich | bejubelte |
|---|---|
| du | bejubeltest |
| er/sie/es | bejubelte |
| wir | bejubelten |
| ihr | bejubeltet |
| sie | bejubelten |
Used for wishes and “would”.
Other forms
| infinitive | bejubeln |
|---|---|
| with zu | zu bejubeln |
| present participle | bejubelnd |
| past participle | bejubelt |
Usage tips
Inseparable verb
'Bejubeln' (to cheer / to hail) is an inseparable verb. The prefix 'be-' always stays attached to the verb. In addition, this prefix makes the verb transitive, so it always needs an accusative object that is being cheered or hailed.
EXAMPLE
Die Zuschauer bejubelten den Läufer, als er die Ziellinie überquerte.
The spectators cheered the runner as he crossed the finish line.
Ich verstehe nicht, warum alle diesen Film so bejubeln.
I don't understand why everyone is praising this film so much.
Context clue
The object of the verb indicates the meaning. If it refers to people or concrete events (e.g. 'die Mannschaft' — the team, 'ein Tor' — a goal), loud cheering is meant. If it refers to abstract things (e.g. 'eine Entscheidung' — a decision, 'ein Gesetz' — a law), it means great approval.
EXAMPLE
Zehntausende Fans bejubelten die Band auf dem Konzert.
Tens of thousands of fans cheered the band at the concert.
Die Opposition bejubelte das Urteil des Gerichts als einen Sieg für die Demokratie.
The opposition hailed the court's ruling as a victory for democracy.
Typical combinations
In the literal meaning, 'bejubeln' (to cheer) is mostly used in the context of sports, concerts, or public appearances. Typical objects are 'den Sieger' (the winner), 'die Heimmannschaft' (the home team), 'ein Tor' (a goal), or 'einen Künstler' (an artist).
EXAMPLE
Nach dem entscheidenden Tor wurde der Schütze von den Fans laut bejubelt.
After the decisive goal, the scorer was loudly cheered by the fans.
Register of the figurative use
The figurative meaning is frequently found in the media and in politics. It describes a very positive and often public reaction to a piece of news or a development.
EXAMPLE
Nicht alle Wähler bejubelten die angekündigte Steuerreform.
Not all voters hailed the announced tax reform.
Compare with
bejubeln vs feiern
to celebrate
Feiern and bejubeln can both express enthusiastic recognition of people, achievements, or news. Feiern is more general and can also mean enthusiastic recognition without audible cheering, while bejubeln strongly suggests loud cheering and applause. Use „feiern“ for general recognition and „bejubeln“ for clearly audible approval.
bejubeln
Die Fans bejubelten den jungen Spieler nach seinem entscheidenden Tor mit lautem Applaus.
After his decisive goal, the fans cheered the young player with loud applause.
feiern
Die Fans feierten den jungen Spieler nach seiner starken Saison als neuen Star.
After his outstanding season, the fans celebrated the young player as a new star.
In real life
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