VERB
gießen/ˈɡiːsn̩/to pour; to water (plants)
gießen is a German verb that means to pour or to water (plants). It is pronounced /ˈɡiːsn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "goss" and the past participle is "gegossen".
Definitions
1.to pour liquid from a container(liquids)
a.to cause a liquid to flow from one container to another
Kannst du bitte das Wasser in das Glas gießen?—Can you please pour the water into the glass?
2.to water plants(plants)
a.to give water to plants
Vergiss nicht, die Blumen zu gießen.—Don’t forget to water the flowers.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | gießen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | gieße |
| Present (du) | gießt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | gießt |
| Preterite (ich) | goss |
| Participle II | gegossen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | gösse |
| Imperative (singular) | gieße |
| Imperative (plural) | gießt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "gießen" mean in English?
- "gießen" means to pour or to water (plants). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "gießen"?
- "gießen" is pronounced /ˈɡiːsn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "gießen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "gießen" is "gegossen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "gießen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "gießen" becomes "goss" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "gießen"?
- "gießen" is a verb in German.
