VERB
riechen/ˈʁiːçn̩/to smell; to sense (with the nose)
riechen is a German verb that means to smell or to sense (with the nose). It is pronounced /ˈʁiːçn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "roch" and the past participle is "gerochen".
Definitions
1.to perceive or detect a smell with the nose(perception of odors)
a.to use one's sense of smell
Kannst du die Blumen riechen?—Can you smell the flowers?
2.to give off or have a smell(emit an odor)
a.to have a particular scent (pleasant or unpleasant)
Der Müll riecht schlecht.—The garbage smells bad.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | riechen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | rieche |
| Present (du) | riechst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | riecht |
| Preterite (ich) | roch |
| Participle II | gerochen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | röche |
| Imperative (singular) | rieche |
| Imperative (plural) | riecht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "riechen" mean in English?
- "riechen" means to smell or to sense (with the nose). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "riechen"?
- "riechen" is pronounced /ˈʁiːçn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "riechen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "riechen" is "gerochen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "riechen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "riechen" becomes "roch" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "riechen"?
- "riechen" is a verb in German.
