VERB
blicken/ˈblɪkn̩/to look; to glance; to see
blicken is a German verb that means to look, to glance, or to see. It is pronounced /ˈblɪkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "blickte" and the past participle is "geblickt".
Definitions
1.to direct one's gaze; to look at something or in a certain direction(general)
a.to look in a direction
Sie blicken aus dem Fenster.—They are looking out of the window.
b.to look at someone or something
Er blickte mich fragend an.—He looked at me questioningly.
2.to understand or comprehend something (usually negative)(figurative)
a.to grasp or get what is going on (colloquial, usually negative)
Ich blicke da nicht durch.—I don't get it.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | blicken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | blicke |
| Present (du) | blickst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | blickt |
| Preterite (ich) | blickte |
| Participle II | geblickt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | blickte |
| Imperative (singular) | blicke |
| Imperative (plural) | blickt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "blicken" mean in English?
- "blicken" means to look, to glance, or to see. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "blicken"?
- "blicken" is pronounced /ˈblɪkn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "blicken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "blicken" is "geblickt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "blicken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "blicken" becomes "blickte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "blicken"?
- "blicken" is a verb in German.
