VERB
messen/ˈmɛsn̩/to measure
messen is a German verb that means to measure. It is pronounced /ˈmɛsn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "maß" and the past participle is "gemessen".
Definitions
1.to determine the size, length, amount, or degree of something using an instrument or method(quantities, dimensions)
a.to find out the length, weight, temperature etc. of something
Kannst du bitte die Temperatur messen?—Can you please measure the temperature?
b.to compare with a standard or with something else
Sie misst den Erfolg an den Ergebnissen.—She measures success by the results.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | messen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | messe |
| Present (du) | misst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | misst |
| Preterite (ich) | maß |
| Participle II | gemessen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | mäße |
| Imperative (singular) | miss |
| Imperative (plural) | messt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "messen" mean in English?
- "messen" means to measure. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "messen"?
- "messen" is pronounced /ˈmɛsn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "messen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "messen" is "gemessen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "messen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "messen" becomes "maß" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "messen"?
- "messen" is a verb in German.
