VERB
gähnen/ˈɡɛːnən/to yawn
gähnen is a German verb that means to yawn. It is pronounced /ˈɡɛːnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "gähnte" and the past participle is "gegähnt".
Definitions
1.to open the mouth wide and inhale deeply, usually because of tiredness or boredom(physiological action)
a.to make an involuntary motion indicating fatigue or lack of interest
Ich musste während des langweiligen Vortrags mehrmals gähnen.—I had to yawn several times during the boring lecture.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | gähnen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | gähne |
| Present (du) | gähnst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | gähnt |
| Preterite (ich) | gähnte |
| Participle II | gegähnt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | gähnte |
| Imperative (singular) | gähne |
| Imperative (plural) | gähnt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "gähnen" mean in English?
- "gähnen" means to yawn. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "gähnen"?
- "gähnen" is pronounced /ˈɡɛːnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "gähnen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "gähnen" is "gegähnt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "gähnen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "gähnen" becomes "gähnte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "gähnen"?
- "gähnen" is a verb in German.
