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 length, size, amount, degree, etc. of something using a device or instrument(general)
a.to find the size or amount of something by using a tool or device
Der Techniker misst die Temperatur im Raum.—The technician is measuring the temperature in the room.
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.
