VERB
gucken/ˈɡʊkn̩/to look; to peek; to watch
gucken is a German verb that means to look, to peek, or to watch. It is pronounced /ˈɡʊkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "guckte" and the past participle is "geguckt".
Definitions
1.to look at something, to glance(informal, general)
a.to look (at something, usually quickly or casually)
Kannst du mal aus dem Fenster gucken, ob es regnet?—Can you take a look out the window to see if it's raining?
2.to watch (especially TV, films)(colloquial, television)
a.to watch television
Abends gucke ich gern einen Film.—In the evenings I like to watch a film.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | gucken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | gucke |
| Present (du) | guckst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | guckt |
| Preterite (ich) | guckte |
| Participle II | geguckt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | guckte |
| Imperative (singular) | guck |
| Imperative (plural) | guckt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "gucken" mean in English?
- "gucken" means to look, to peek, or to watch. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "gucken"?
- "gucken" is pronounced /ˈɡʊkn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "gucken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "gucken" is "geguckt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "gucken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "gucken" becomes "guckte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "gucken"?
- "gucken" is a verb in German.
