versprühtest

Versprühtest is the second-person singular imperfect indicative form of the German verb versprühen. This verb generally translates to "to spray" or "to emit" in English. Therefore, "versprühtest" specifically means "you were spraying" or "you used to spray." It indicates a past action that was ongoing or habitual, performed by the subject "you" (singular, informal).

The verb versprühen can be used in various contexts. For instance, one might say "Du versprühtest Wasser im Garten" (You were spraying water in the garden) to describe a past activity. It can also be used figuratively. For example, "Du versprühtest gute Laune" (You were radiating good mood) implies that the person used to spread happiness around them. The imperfect tense, as seen in versprühtest, is often used for descriptions of past states or repeated actions.

The conjugation follows the standard pattern for weak verbs in German. The stem of the verb is "sprüh," and the imperfect endings for the second-person singular are "-test." Thus, "sprüh" + "-test" becomes "versprühtest" when the prefix "ver-" is added. This grammatical form is crucial for accurately conveying past actions and their characteristics in German.