VERB
beziehen/bəˈt͡siːən/to obtain; to refer; to cover
beziehen is a German verb that means to obtain, to refer, or to cover. It is pronounced /bəˈt͡siːən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bezog" and the past participle is "bezogen".
Definitions
1.to get or receive something regularly or officially(acquire, receive)
a.to obtain (e.g. a subscription, a salary, goods)
Er bezieht monatlich eine Rente.—He receives a pension every month.
2.to cover something with a material(cover, put on)
a.to put a new cover on furniture or bedding
Sie bezieht das Bett mit frischer Wäsche.—She is putting fresh sheets on the bed.
3.to refer to or relate to something (+ auf)(relate, refer)
a.to refer to something or make a connection
Er bezieht sich auf den letzten Absatz.—He is referring to the last paragraph.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | beziehen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | beziehe |
| Present (du) | beziehst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bezieht |
| Preterite (ich) | bezog |
| Participle II | bezogen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bezöge |
| Imperative (singular) | beziehe |
| Imperative (plural) | bezieht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "beziehen" mean in English?
- "beziehen" means to obtain, to refer, 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.
