VERB

beziehen/bəˈt͡siːən/to obtain; to move into; to cover

beziehen is a German verb that means to obtain, to move into, or to cover. It is pronounced /bəˈt͡siːən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bezog" and the past participle is "bezogen".

Definitions

1.to obtain or receive (goods, information, payments, etc.)(obtain, receive)

a.to obtain supplies or goods

Wir beziehen unseren Strom aus erneuerbaren Energien.We obtain our electricity from renewable sources.

b.to receive regular payments, information, etc.

Sie bezieht monatlich Kindergeld.She receives child allowance every month.

2.to move into (an apartment, room, office, etc.)(move into a place)

a.to take up residence in a place

Nächstes Jahr beziehen wir unsere neue Wohnung.Next year we will move into our new apartment.

3.to cover (a surface or an object, e.g. with fabric, covers, bedding)(cover, upholster)

a.to cover something with a material

Ich muss noch das Bett beziehen.I still have to put sheets on the bed.

Conjugation

Infinitivebeziehen
Present (ich)beziehe
Present (du)beziehst
Present (er/sie/es)bezieht
Preterite (ich)bezog
Participle IIbezogen
Konjunktiv II (ich)bezöge
Imperative (singular)beziehe
Imperative (plural)bezieht
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "beziehen" mean in English?
"beziehen" means to obtain, to move into, or to cover. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "beziehen"?
"beziehen" is pronounced /bəˈt͡siːən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "beziehen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "beziehen" is "bezogen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "beziehen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "beziehen" becomes "bezog" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "beziehen"?
"beziehen" is a verb in German.

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