VERB
fließen/ˈfliːsn̩/to flow; to run (liquid); to pour
fließen is a German verb that means to flow, to run (liquid), or to pour. It is pronounced /ˈfliːsn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "floss" and the past participle is "geflossen".
Definitions
1.to move or travel smoothly, like a liquid; to flow(liquid movement)
a.of water, rivers, etc.
Der Rhein fließt in die Nordsee.—The Rhine flows into the North Sea.
2.to run or spread out (of liquid)(liquid spreading)
a.of tears, blood, etc.
Tränen flossen über ihr Gesicht.—Tears ran down her face.
3.to move continuously or in great quantity (figurative, such as money or time)(abstract, time, money)
a.of money, time, information, etc.
Viel Geld ist in das Projekt geflossen.—A lot of money flowed into the project.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | fließen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | fließe |
| Present (du) | fließt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | fließt |
| Preterite (ich) | floss |
| Participle II | geflossen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | flösse |
| Imperative (singular) | fließ |
| Imperative (plural) | fließt |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "fließen" mean in English?
- "fließen" means to flow, to run (liquid), or to pour. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "fließen"?
- "fließen" is pronounced /ˈfliːsn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "fließen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "fließen" is "geflossen", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "fließen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "fließen" becomes "floss" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "fließen"?
- "fließen" is a verb in German.
