VERB

frieren/ˈfʁiːʁən/to freeze; to be cold

frieren is a German verb that means to freeze or to be cold. It is pronounced /ˈfʁiːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "fror" and the past participle is "gefroren".

Definitions

1.to feel cold (as a person)(physiological, personal)

a.to feel discomfort from cold

Im Winter friere ich oft an den Händen.In winter, my hands are often cold.

2.to freeze; to become frozen (substance or object)(physical process)

a.of water or other substances becoming ice

Das Wasser friert bei null Grad Celsius.Water freezes at zero degrees Celsius.

Conjugation

Infinitivefrieren
Present (ich)friere
Present (du)frierst
Present (er/sie/es)friert
Preterite (ich)fror
Participle IIgefroren
Konjunktiv II (ich)fröre
Imperative (singular)frier
Imperative (plural)friert
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "frieren" mean in English?
"frieren" means to freeze or to be cold. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "frieren"?
"frieren" is pronounced /ˈfʁiːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "frieren"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "frieren" is "gefroren", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "frieren"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "frieren" becomes "fror" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "frieren"?
"frieren" is a verb in German.

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