kreisen/ˈkʁaɪ̯zn̩/to circle; to revolve; to circulate
kreisen is a German verb that means to circle, to revolve, or to circulate. It is pronounced /ˈkʁaɪ̯zn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "kreiste" and the past participle is "gekreist".
Definitions
1.to move in a circle around something(movement in space)
a.to orbit, to circle
Die Planeten kreisen um die Sonne.—The planets circle around the sun.
2.to go round in one's mind; to revolve (thoughts)(figurative or mental activity)
a.to be constantly in one's head
Die Frage kreist ständig in meinem Kopf.—The question constantly goes round in my head.
3.to circulate (in a group, such as people or information)(group movement)
a.to move around within a group or room
Die Gäste kreisten durch den Saal und unterhielten sich.—The guests circulated through the hall and chatted.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | kreisen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | kreise |
| Present (du) | kreist |
| Present (er/sie/es) | kreist |
| Preterite (ich) | kreiste |
| Participle II | gekreist |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | kreiste |
| Imperative (singular) | kreise |
| Imperative (plural) | kreist |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "kreisen" mean in English?
- "kreisen" means to circle, to revolve, or to circulate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "kreisen"?
- "kreisen" is pronounced /ˈkʁaɪ̯zn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "kreisen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "kreisen" is "gekreist", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "kreisen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "kreisen" becomes "kreiste" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "kreisen"?
- "kreisen" is a verb in German.
