fließen/ˈfliːsn̩/to flow; to run (liquid); to stream
fließen is a German verb that means to flow, to run (liquid), or to stream. It is pronounced /ˈfliːsn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "floss" and the past participle is "geflossen".
Definitions
1.to move as a liquid; to flow(liquids, movement)
a.of water, other liquids: to move continuously in one direction
Das Wasser fließt den Fluss hinab.—The water flows down the river.
b.to keep moving steadily, without interruption
Der Verkehr fließt heute besonders gut.—The traffic is flowing especially well today.
2.to move smoothly or continuously; to be transferred(figurative, e.g. money, speech)
a.of money, to be transferred electronically or in large quantity
Das Geld fließt auf das Konto.—The money is being transferred into the account.
b.of speech, to be spoken fluently or smoothly
Die Worte fließen ihm leicht von den Lippen.—The words flow easily from his lips.
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 stream. 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.
