VERB
hageln/ˈhaːɡl̩n/to hail; to rain down (figurative)
hageln is a German verb that means to hail or to rain down (figurative). It is pronounced /ˈhaːɡl̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "hagelte" and the past participle is "gehagelt".
Definitions
1.to hail (ice pellets fall from the sky)(weather)
a.ice crystals fall as precipitation
Gestern hat es stark gehagelt.—Yesterday it hailed heavily.
2.to rain down in large quantities (often used for objects or criticism)(figurative)
a.(to be directed in great quantity, e.g., questions, criticism)
Nach der Entscheidung hagelte es Beschwerden.—After the decision, complaints rained down.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | hageln |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | — |
| Present (du) | — |
| Present (er/sie/es) | hagelt |
| Preterite (ich) | hagelte |
| Participle II | gehagelt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | hagelte |
| Imperative (singular) | — |
| Imperative (plural) | — |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "hageln" mean in English?
- "hageln" means to hail or to rain down (figurative). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "hageln"?
- "hageln" is pronounced /ˈhaːɡl̩n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "hageln"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "hageln" is "gehagelt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "hageln"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "hageln" becomes "hagelte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "hageln"?
- "hageln" is a verb in German.
