VERB
preisen/ˈpʁaɪ̯zn̩/to praise; to extol; to laud
preisen is a German verb that means to praise, to extol, or to laud. It is pronounced /ˈpʁaɪ̯zn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "pries" and the past participle is "gepriesen".
Definitions
1.to praise highly; to extol(formal, praise/give high regard)
a.to express admiration or approval for someone or something
Sie preiste seine Hilfsbereitschaft in ihrer Rede.—She praised his helpfulness in her speech.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | preisen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | preise |
| Present (du) | preist |
| Present (er/sie/es) | preist |
| Preterite (ich) | pries |
| Participle II | gepriesen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | priese |
| Imperative (singular) | preise |
| Imperative (plural) | preist |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "preisen" mean in English?
- "preisen" means to praise, to extol, or to laud. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "preisen"?
- "preisen" is pronounced /ˈpʁaɪ̯zn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "preisen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "preisen" is "gepriesen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "preisen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "preisen" becomes "pries" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "preisen"?
- "preisen" is a verb in German.
