mischen/ˈmɪʃn̩/to mix; to blend; to shuffle (cards)
mischen is a German verb that means to mix, to blend, or to shuffle (cards). It is pronounced /ˈmɪʃn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "mischte" and the past participle is "gemischt".
Definitions
1.to combine substances, elements, or ingredients so that they become a single substance or mixture(general)
a.to stir or blend together (liquids, powders, etc.)
Bitte mischen Sie das Mehl mit dem Wasser.—Please mix the flour with the water.
2.to shuffle (playing cards)(cards)
a.to rearrange cards in a random order
Kannst du bitte die Karten mischen?—Can you please shuffle the cards?
3.to mix or mingle people, groups, or things(figurative)
a.to combine people or things from different backgrounds
Bei der Party haben sich die Gäste gut gemischt.—At the party, the guests mixed well.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | mischen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | mische |
| Present (du) | mischst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | mischt |
| Preterite (ich) | mischte |
| Participle II | gemischt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | mischte |
| Imperative (singular) | misch |
| Imperative (plural) | mischt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "mischen" mean in English?
- "mischen" means to mix, to blend, or to shuffle (cards). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "mischen"?
- "mischen" is pronounced /ˈmɪʃn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "mischen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "mischen" is "gemischt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "mischen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "mischen" becomes "mischte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "mischen"?
- "mischen" is a verb in German.
