VERB
heißen/ˈhaɪ̯sn̩/to be called; to mean
heißen is a German verb that means to be called or to mean. It is pronounced /ˈhaɪ̯sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "hieß" and the past participle is "geheißen".
Definitions
1.to be called (have as a name)(name/introduction)
a.to have as a given or family name
Ich heiße Anna.—My name is Anna.
2.to mean (have a meaning, of words/signs)(meaning/definition)
a.to signify; to mean
Was heißt dieses Wort?—What does this word mean?
Conjugation
| Infinitive | heißen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | heiße |
| Present (du) | heißt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | heißt |
| Preterite (ich) | hieß |
| Participle II | geheißen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | hieße |
| Imperative (singular) | heiß |
| Imperative (plural) | heißt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "heißen" mean in English?
- "heißen" means to be called or to mean. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "heißen"?
- "heißen" is pronounced /ˈhaɪ̯sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "heißen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "heißen" is "geheißen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "heißen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "heißen" becomes "hieß" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "heißen"?
- "heißen" is a verb in German.
