jubelte

Jubelte is a form of the German verb jubeln, meaning to cheer or to jubilate. It is the simple past (Präteritum) form used for ich jubelte and er/sie/es jubelte. Jubeln is a regular weak verb; its past participle is gejubelt, and the present tense forms are ich juble, du jubelst, er jubelt, wir jubeln, ihr jubelt, sie jubeln. The Präteritum form jubelte is common in written German, while everyday speech often uses the present perfect form gejubelt (ich habe gejubelt).

Etymology and meaning: The verb derives from the noun Jubel, meaning rejoicing or loud celebration. The form jubelte reflects the standard Präteritum conjugation of a regular verb in German.

Usage: Jubelte appears mainly in narratives, literary prose, historical or sports reports, and other contexts where past events are described in written form. In ordinary conversation, speakers usually prefer the Perfekt: ich habe gejubelt, er hat gejubelt.

Examples:

- Ich jubelte, als die Nachricht bekannt wurde.

- Der Spieler jubelte, nachdem er das Tor erzielt hatte.

Related terms: jubeln (infinitive), Jubel (noun meaning celebration), jubilierend (adjective meaning jubilant). See also common related expressions for expressing past rejoicing in German narration.