konsultieren

German

Etymology

Since the 18th century, replacing the older konsulieren. Both are learned borrowing from Latin cōnsulere. Compare also the earlier-borrowed Konsultation.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kɔnzʊlˈtiːʁən/
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Verb

konsultieren (weak, third-person singular present konsultiert, past tense konsultierte, past participle konsultiert, auxiliary haben)

  1. (transitive, higher register) to consult (to seek (professional) advice)
  2. (transitive) to consult (to seek the opinion, to ask)
  3. (transitive, reflexive, politics) to confer (to have consultatory talks with officials (of other countries))

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