VERB
meinen/ˈmaɪ̯nən/to mean; to think; to have an opinion
meinen is a German verb that means to mean, to think, or to have an opinion. It is pronounced /ˈmaɪ̯nən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "meinte" and the past participle is "gemeint".
Definitions
1.to mean; to intend to say(to express a meaning)
a.to want to say or convey with words
Was meinst du mit diesem Satz?—What do you mean by this sentence?
2.to think; to be of the opinion(to hold an opinion)
a.to believe or have a certain opinion
Ich meine, dass wir jetzt gehen sollten.—I think that we should leave now.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | meinen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | meine |
| Present (du) | meinst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | meint |
| Preterite (ich) | meinte |
| Participle II | gemeint |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | meinte |
| Imperative (singular) | meine |
| Imperative (plural) | meint |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "meinen" mean in English?
- "meinen" means to mean, to think, or to have an opinion. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "meinen"?
- "meinen" is pronounced /ˈmaɪ̯nən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "meinen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "meinen" is "gemeint", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "meinen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "meinen" becomes "meinte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "meinen"?
- "meinen" is a verb in German.
