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

Infinitivepreisen
Present (ich)preise
Present (du)preist
Present (er/sie/es)preist
Preterite (ich)pries
Participle IIgepriesen
Konjunktiv II (ich)priese
Imperative (singular)preise
Imperative (plural)preist
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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