manifestierte

Manifestierte is the simple past tense (Präteritum) of the German verb manifestieren. The verb means to display, reveal, or demonstrate something openly, and it is used across contexts such as expressing a view, making intentions evident, or showing physical signs. In medical or observational language, manifestieren can mean that a symptom or condition becomes evident or develops.

Etymology and related forms: manifestieren is derived from the adjective manifest, from Latin manifestus meaning clear or evident, with later influence from French or English variants. The past participle is manifestiert, and the verb is conjugated regularly in the Präteritum and Perfekt. In everyday language, speakers often use the pair manifestiert/manifestierte to describe what became evident in the past. The verb is common in formal, academic, or journalistic prose as well as colloquial speech.

Usage notes: Manifestierte is used to describe actions or developments that were visibly expressed or became clear at a past time. Examples include political statements, personal positions, or observable signs in medicine or sociology. Examples: Er manifestierte seine Ablehnung durch laute Rufe. Die Symptome manifestierten sich erst nach einigen Tagen. Der Antrag manifestierte seine Absicht, die Reformen umzusetzen. The perfect tense is formed with haben (er hat manifestiert).

See also: manifestieren, manifest, Manifestation, Erscheinungsbild.