beziehen/bəˈt͡siːən/to obtain; to move into (a flat, office); to refer (to sth)
beziehen is a German verb that means to obtain, to move into (a flat, office), or to refer (to sth). It is pronounced /bəˈt͡siːən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bezog" and the past participle is "bezogen".
Definitions
1.to get or obtain something (often regularly or officially)(acquire, receive)
a.to receive or obtain (goods, services, information)
Wir beziehen unseren Strom von einem Ökostromanbieter.—We get our electricity from a green energy provider.
2.to move into a new residence or office(move into)
a.to begin living in a place
Sie haben gestern ihre neue Wohnung bezogen.—They moved into their new apartment yesterday.
3.to refer to something; to relate to something (with 'sich beziehen auf')(relate, refer)
a.to refer to (with reflexive usage, 'sich beziehen auf')
Worauf bezieht sich diese Bemerkung?—What is this remark referring to?
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 move into (a flat, office), or to refer (to sth). 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.
