VERB

reisen/ˈʁaɪ̯zn̩/to travel; to journey

reisen is a German verb that means to travel or to journey. It is pronounced /ˈʁaɪ̯zn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "reiste" and the past participle is "gereist".

Definitions

1.to go from one place to another, especially over a distance, as a trip(movement from place to place)

a.to travel (for leisure or work)

Im Sommer reise ich nach Italien.In the summer, I travel to Italy.

b.to journey (emphasizing the process or experience)

Er reist gern mit dem Zug durch Europa.He likes to journey through Europe by train.

Conjugation

Infinitivereisen
Present (ich)reise
Present (du)reist
Present (er/sie/es)reist
Preterite (ich)reiste
Participle IIgereist
Konjunktiv II (ich)reiste
Imperative (singular)reise
Imperative (plural)reist
Auxiliarysein

Frequently asked questions

What does "reisen" mean in English?
"reisen" means to travel or to journey. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "reisen"?
"reisen" is pronounced /ˈʁaɪ̯zn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "reisen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "reisen" is "gereist", used with the auxiliary "sein".
What is the simple past of "reisen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "reisen" becomes "reiste" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "reisen"?
"reisen" is a verb in German.

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