VERB
grüßen/ˈɡʁyːsn̩/to greet; to send regards
grüßen is a German verb that means to greet or to send regards. It is pronounced /ˈɡʁyːsn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "grüßte" and the past participle is "gegrüßt".
Definitions
1.to greet someone, say hello(interpersonal)
a.to address someone with a greeting
Er grüßt seine Nachbarn jeden Morgen.—He greets his neighbors every morning.
2.to send (someone's) regards(regards)
a.to convey best wishes or greetings
Grüß deine Eltern von mir!—Say hello to your parents from me!
Conjugation
| Infinitive | grüßen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | grüße |
| Present (du) | grüßt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | grüßt |
| Preterite (ich) | grüßte |
| Participle II | gegrüßt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | grüßte |
| Imperative (singular) | grüße |
| Imperative (plural) | grüßt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "grüßen" mean in English?
- "grüßen" means to greet or to send regards. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "grüßen"?
- "grüßen" is pronounced /ˈɡʁyːsn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "grüßen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "grüßen" is "gegrüßt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "grüßen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "grüßen" becomes "grüßte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "grüßen"?
- "grüßen" is a verb in German.
