VERB
biegen/ˈbiːɡŋ̍/to bend; to turn (a direction)
biegen is a German verb that means to bend or to turn (a direction). It is pronounced /ˈbiːɡŋ̍/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bog" and the past participle is "gebogen".
Definitions
1.to change the shape of something by applying force(shape/manipulate)
a.to make something curved or angular
Er biegt den Draht mit einer Zange.—He bends the wire with pliers.
b.to become curved as a result of force
Das Metall biegt sich unter Druck.—The metal bends under pressure.
2.to change direction, esp. on foot or in a vehicle(direction/traffic)
a.to turn (left/right, etc.)
An der nächsten Kreuzung biegen Sie rechts ab.—At the next intersection, turn right.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | biegen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | biege |
| Present (du) | biegst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | biegt |
| Preterite (ich) | bog |
| Participle II | gebogen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | böge |
| Imperative (singular) | biege |
| Imperative (plural) | biegt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "biegen" mean in English?
- "biegen" means to bend or to turn (a direction). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "biegen"?
- "biegen" is pronounced /ˈbiːɡŋ̍/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "biegen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "biegen" is "gebogen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "biegen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "biegen" becomes "bog" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "biegen"?
- "biegen" is a verb in German.
