VERB

blicken/ˈblɪkn̩/to look; to glance

blicken is a German verb that means to look or to glance. It is pronounced /ˈblɪkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "blickte" and the past participle is "geblickt".

Definitions

1.to look intentionally in a direction; to glance(perception)

a.to direct one's eyes purposefully

Sie blickt aus dem Fenster.She looks out of the window.

b.to glance quickly

Er blickt kurz zu seiner Uhr.He glances quickly at his watch.

Conjugation

Infinitiveblicken
Present (ich)blicke
Present (du)blickst
Present (er/sie/es)blickt
Preterite (ich)blickte
Participle IIgeblickt
Konjunktiv II (ich)blickte
Imperative (singular)blicke
Imperative (plural)blickt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "blicken" mean in English?
"blicken" means to look or to glance. 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.

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