VERB
kreisen/ˈkʁaɪ̯zn̩/to circle; to revolve; to spin
kreisen is a German verb that means to circle, to revolve, or to spin. It is pronounced /ˈkʁaɪ̯zn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "kreiste" and the past participle is "gekreist".
Definitions
1.to move around in a circular path or orbit(movement in a circle)
a.to move (of objects or beings) continuously in a circle around a central point
Die Geier kreisen über der Steppe.—The vultures are circling over the steppe.
b.to rotate or revolve in place
Die Tanzenden kreisten auf der Bühne.—The dancers spun on the stage.
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 spin. 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.
