VERB
ansehen/ˈanˌzeːən/to look at; to watch; to regard
ansehen is a German verb that means to look at, to watch, or to regard. It is pronounced /ˈanˌzeːən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "sah an" and the past participle is "angesehen".
Definitions
1.to look at or to watch something or someone(perception, observation)
a.to direct one’s gaze at something or someone
Sieh dir das Bild genau an.—Take a good look at the picture.
b.to watch something (e.g. a film, a match)
Heute Abend sehe ich mir einen Film an.—Tonight I am going to watch a movie.
2.to recognize or tell something by looking at someone or something(impression, perception)
a.to see, notice, or infer by someone's appearance
Man kann ihm die Müdigkeit ansehen.—You can see the tiredness in him.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | ansehen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | sehe an |
| Present (du) | siehst an |
| Present (er/sie/es) | sieht an |
| Preterite (ich) | sah an |
| Participle II | angesehen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | sähe an |
| Imperative (singular) | sieh an |
| Imperative (plural) | seht an |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ansehen" mean in English?
- "ansehen" means to look at, to watch, or to regard. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "ansehen"?
- "ansehen" is pronounced /ˈanˌzeːən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "ansehen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "ansehen" is "angesehen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "ansehen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "ansehen" becomes "sah an" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "ansehen"?
- "ansehen" is a verb in German.
