VERB

duschen/ˈdʊʃn̩/to shower; to take a shower

duschen is a German verb that means to shower or to take a shower. It is pronounced /ˈdʊʃn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "duschte" and the past participle is "geduscht".

Definitions

1.to wash oneself under a shower; to take a shower(personal hygiene)

a.to shower oneself (usually reflexive)

Ich dusche mich jeden Morgen.I shower every morning.

2.to shower/rinse something or someone with water(to rinse or spray)

a.to spray or rinse objects (rare, not reflexive)

Die Mutter duschte das schmutzige Kind ab.The mother showered off the dirty child.

Conjugation

Infinitiveduschen
Present (ich)dusche
Present (du)duschst
Present (er/sie/es)duscht
Preterite (ich)duschte
Participle IIgeduscht
Konjunktiv II (ich)duschte
Imperative (singular)dusch
Imperative (plural)duscht
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "duschen" mean in English?
"duschen" means to shower or to take a shower. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "duschen"?
"duschen" is pronounced /ˈdʊʃn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "duschen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "duschen" is "geduscht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "duschen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "duschen" becomes "duschte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "duschen"?
"duschen" is a verb in German.

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