VERB

rücken/ˈʁʏkŋ̍/to move (something) slightly; to shift; to move closer

rücken is a German verb that means to move (something) slightly, to shift, or to move closer. It is pronounced /ˈʁʏkŋ̍/. In conjugation, the simple past is "rückte" and the past participle is "gerückt".

Definitions

1.to move or shift something (often a little bit), or oneself(movement)

a.to move (an object) slightly

Kannst du den Stuhl bitte ein Stück nach rechts rücken?Can you move the chair a bit to the right?

b.to move oneself (get closer or change position slightly)

Könntest du bitte ein bisschen zur Seite rücken?Could you please move a little to the side?

Conjugation

Infinitiverücken
Present (ich)rücke
Present (du)rückst
Present (er/sie/es)rückt
Preterite (ich)rückte
Participle IIgerückt
Konjunktiv II (ich)rückte
Imperative (singular)rücke
Imperative (plural)rückt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "rücken" mean in English?
"rücken" means to move (something) slightly, to shift, or to move closer. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "rücken"?
"rücken" is pronounced /ˈʁʏkŋ̍/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "rücken"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "rücken" is "gerückt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "rücken"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "rücken" becomes "rückte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "rücken"?
"rücken" is a verb in German.

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