VERB
säen/ˈzɛːən/to sow; to plant (seeds)
säen is a German verb that means to sow or to plant (seeds). It is pronounced /ˈzɛːən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "säte" and the past participle is "gesät".
Definitions
1.to scatter seeds on or in the ground in order to grow plants(agriculture)
a.to sow seeds for crops or plants
Im Frühjahr säen die Bauern das Getreide.—In spring, the farmers sow the grain.
b.to distribute seeds by hand or machine
Man sollte das Gras gleichmäßig säen.—You should sow the grass evenly.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | säen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | säe |
| Present (du) | säst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | sät |
| Preterite (ich) | säte |
| Participle II | gesät |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | säte |
| Imperative (singular) | sä |
| Imperative (plural) | sät |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "säen" mean in English?
- "säen" means to sow or to plant (seeds). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "säen"?
- "säen" is pronounced /ˈzɛːən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "säen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "säen" is "gesät", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "säen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "säen" becomes "säte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "säen"?
- "säen" is a verb in German.
