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
| Infinitive | frieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | friere |
| Present (du) | frierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | friert |
| Preterite (ich) | fror |
| Participle II | gefroren |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | fröre |
| Imperative (singular) | frier |
| Imperative (plural) | friert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
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.
