VERB
kosen/ˈkoːzn̩/to caress; to fondle; to cuddle
kosen is a German verb that means to caress, to fondle, or to cuddle. It is pronounced /ˈkoːzn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "koste" and the past participle is "gekost".
Definitions
1.to touch someone gently and lovingly, to caress or cuddle(affectionate behavior)
a.to stroke or fondle someone affectionately
Sie saß auf dem Sofa und kosete ihre Katze.—She sat on the sofa and caressed her cat.
b.to use tender or affectionate words with someone
Er kosete sie mit lieben Worten.—He spoke to her with loving words.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | kosen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | kose |
| Present (du) | kost |
| Present (er/sie/es) | kost |
| Preterite (ich) | koste |
| Participle II | gekost |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | koste |
| Imperative (singular) | kos |
| Imperative (plural) | kost |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "kosen" mean in English?
- "kosen" means to caress, to fondle, or to cuddle. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "kosen"?
- "kosen" is pronounced /ˈkoːzn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "kosen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "kosen" is "gekost", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "kosen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "kosen" becomes "koste" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "kosen"?
- "kosen" is a verb in German.
