VERB
scheinen/ˈʃaɪ̯nən/to shine; to seem; to appear
scheinen is a German verb that means to shine, to seem, or to appear. It is pronounced /ˈʃaɪ̯nən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schien" and the past participle is "geschienen".
Definitions
1.to give off light; to shine(light/weather)
a.of the sun or another source emitting light
Die Sonne scheint heute den ganzen Tag.—The sun is shining all day today.
2.to appear; to seem(appearance)
a.used for expressing supposition or impression
Es scheint, als ob er keine Zeit hätte.—It seems as if he has no time.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | scheinen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | scheine |
| Present (du) | scheinst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | scheint |
| Preterite (ich) | schien |
| Participle II | geschienen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | schiene |
| Imperative (singular) | — |
| Imperative (plural) | — |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "scheinen" mean in English?
- "scheinen" means to shine, to seem, or to appear. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "scheinen"?
- "scheinen" is pronounced /ˈʃaɪ̯nən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "scheinen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "scheinen" is "geschienen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "scheinen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "scheinen" becomes "schien" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "scheinen"?
- "scheinen" is a verb in German.
