vergöttern
to idolize
To admire someone or something excessively and attribute almost divine qualities to them or it.
EXAMPLE
Viele Fans vergöttern den berühmten Schauspieler.
Many fans idolize the famous actor.
vergöttern
to idolize
vergöttern – vergötterte – hat vergöttert
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry vergöttern, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Present
| ich | vergöttere vergöttre |
|---|---|
| du | vergötterst |
| er/sie/es | vergöttert |
| wir | vergöttern |
| ihr | vergöttert |
| sie | vergöttern |
Simple past
| ich | vergötterte |
|---|---|
| du | vergöttertest |
| er/sie/es | vergötterte |
| wir | vergötterten |
| ihr | vergöttertet |
| sie | vergötterten |
Perfect
with haben
| ich | habe vergöttert |
|---|---|
| du | hast vergöttert |
| er/sie/es | hat vergöttert |
| wir | haben vergöttert |
| ihr | habt vergöttert |
| sie | haben vergöttert |
Commands
| du | vergötter! vergöttere!, vergöttre! |
|---|---|
| ihr | vergöttert! |
| Sie | vergöttern Sie! |
Past perfect
| ich | hatte vergöttert |
|---|---|
| du | hattest vergöttert |
| er/sie/es | hatte vergöttert |
| wir | hatten vergöttert |
| ihr | hattet vergöttert |
| sie | hatten vergöttert |
Future
| ich | werde vergöttern |
|---|---|
| du | wirst vergöttern |
| er/sie/es | wird vergöttern |
| wir | werden vergöttern |
| ihr | werdet vergöttern |
| sie | werden vergöttern |
Subjunctive I
| ich | vergöttere vergöttre |
|---|---|
| du | vergötterst |
| er/sie/es | vergöttere vergöttre |
| wir | vergöttern |
| ihr | vergöttert |
| sie | vergöttern |
Used for reported speech.
Subjunctive II
| ich | vergötterte |
|---|---|
| du | vergöttertest |
| er/sie/es | vergötterte |
| wir | vergötterten |
| ihr | vergöttertet |
| sie | vergötterten |
Used for wishes and “would”.
Other forms
| infinitive | vergöttern |
|---|---|
| with zu | zu vergöttern |
| present participle | vergötternd |
| past participle | vergöttert |
Usage tips
Inseparable verb
'Vergöttern' (to idolize) is an inseparable verb: the prefix 'ver-' stays attached to the verb in main clauses, subordinate clauses, and infinitives with 'zu'.
EXAMPLE
Die Fans vergöttern ihre Sängerin.
The fans idolize their singer.
Er weiß, dass viele Menschen diesen Schauspieler vergöttern.
He knows that many people idolize this actor.
Sie begann, den jungen Musiker zu vergöttern.
She began to idolize the young musician.
Accusative object
'Vergöttern' (to idolize) normally takes a person or thing in the accusative case. The object therefore identifies the person or thing toward whom or which the admiration is directed.
EXAMPLE
Viele Jugendliche vergöttern diesen Fußballspieler.
Many teenagers idolize this soccer player.
Die Anhänger vergöttern ihre berühmte Trainerin.
The supporters idolize their famous coach.
Typical collocations
'Vergöttern' (to idolize) is often used with public figures, such as actors, singers, athletes, or political leaders. Objects or activities can also serve as the object of the verb when someone wants to express particularly intense admiration.
EXAMPLE
Viele Wähler vergötterten den charismatischen Politiker.
Many voters idolized the charismatic politician.
Sie vergöttert ihr altes Motorrad.
She idolizes her old motorcycle.
Strong exaggeration
'Vergöttern' (to idolize) sounds emotional and is often a deliberate exaggeration in everyday language or the media. The word therefore describes not only religious worship but often extremely strong personal enthusiasm.
EXAMPLE
Die Kinder vergöttern ihre Großmutter und besuchen sie jeden Tag.
The children idolize their grandmother and visit her every day.
Viele Zuschauer vergöttern die Hauptfigur der Serie.
Many viewers idolize the main character in the series.
In real life
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