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
| Infinitive | rücken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | rücke |
| Present (du) | rückst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | rückt |
| Preterite (ich) | rückte |
| Participle II | gerückt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | rückte |
| Imperative (singular) | rücke |
| Imperative (plural) | rückt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
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.
