VERB
oszillieren/ɔst͡sɪˈliːʁən/to oscillate; to swing; to fluctuate
oszillieren is a German verb that means to oscillate, to swing, or to fluctuate. It is pronounced /ɔst͡sɪˈliːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "oszillierte" and the past participle is "oszilliert".
Definitions
1.to move back and forth in a regular rhythm(physics, mechanics)
a.to oscillate (as in pendulum, signal, or wave)
Das Pendel kann frei oszillieren.—The pendulum can oscillate freely.
2.to swing or fluctuate between two states, feelings, or opinions(figurative, formal)
a.to alternate between conditions or attitudes
Die Stimmung im Land oszilliert zwischen Optimismus und Pessimismus.—The mood in the country oscillates between optimism and pessimism.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | oszillieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | oszilliere |
| Present (du) | oszillierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | oszilliert |
| Preterite (ich) | oszillierte |
| Participle II | oszilliert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | oszillierte |
| Imperative (singular) | oszilliere |
| Imperative (plural) | oszilliert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "oszillieren" mean in English?
- "oszillieren" means to oscillate, to swing, or to fluctuate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "oszillieren"?
- "oszillieren" is pronounced /ɔst͡sɪˈliːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "oszillieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "oszillieren" is "oszilliert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "oszillieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "oszillieren" becomes "oszillierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "oszillieren"?
- "oszillieren" is a verb in German.
