VERB
nicken/ˈnɪkŋ̩/to nod; to nod off
nicken is a German verb that means to nod or to nod off. It is pronounced /ˈnɪkŋ̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "nickte" and the past participle is "genickt".
Definitions
1.to move one's head up and down as a sign of agreement or acknowledgment(gesture)
a.to nod in agreement
Er nickte zustimmend mit dem Kopf.—He nodded in agreement.
b.to greet someone by nodding
Sie nickte ihm freundlich zu.—She gave him a friendly nod.
2.to briefly fall asleep; to nod off(informal, colloquial)
a.to doze off, often unintentionally
Im Unterricht habe ich vor Langeweile genickt.—I nodded off out of boredom during the lesson.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | nicken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | nicke |
| Present (du) | nickst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | nickt |
| Preterite (ich) | nickte |
| Participle II | genickt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | nickte |
| Imperative (singular) | nicke |
| Imperative (plural) | nickt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "nicken" mean in English?
- "nicken" means to nod or to nod off. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "nicken"?
- "nicken" is pronounced /ˈnɪkŋ̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "nicken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "nicken" is "genickt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "nicken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "nicken" becomes "nickte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "nicken"?
- "nicken" is a verb in German.
