VERB

niesen/ˈniːzn̩/to sneeze

niesen is a German verb that means to sneeze. It is pronounced /ˈniːzn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "nieste" and the past participle is "geniest".

Definitions

1.to expel air suddenly through the nose and mouth, usually involuntarily(health, everyday life)

a.to sneeze due to irritation in the nose

Wenn ich Pollen sehe, muss ich oft niesen.When I see pollen, I often have to sneeze.

Conjugation

Infinitiveniesen
Present (ich)niese
Present (du)niest
Present (er/sie/es)niest
Preterite (ich)nieste
Participle IIgeniest
Konjunktiv II (ich)nieste
Imperative (singular)niese
Imperative (plural)niest
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "niesen" mean in English?
"niesen" means to sneeze. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "niesen"?
"niesen" is pronounced /ˈniːzn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "niesen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "niesen" is "geniest", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "niesen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "niesen" becomes "nieste" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "niesen"?
"niesen" is a verb in German.

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