VERB

schicken/ˈʃɪkn̩/to send; to dispatch; to forward

schicken is a German verb that means to send, to dispatch, or to forward. It is pronounced /ˈʃɪkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schickte" and the past participle is "geschickt".

Definitions

1.to cause something or someone to go somewhere, especially by post or electronically(transfer, communication)

a.to send an object (by mail, courier, etc.)

Ich schicke dir morgen das Paket.I'll send you the package tomorrow.

b.to send someone (to a place, on an errand)

Die Mutter schickt das Kind zum Einkaufen.The mother sends the child shopping.

Conjugation

Infinitiveschicken
Present (ich)schicke
Present (du)schickst
Present (er/sie/es)schickt
Preterite (ich)schickte
Participle IIgeschickt
Konjunktiv II (ich)schickte
Imperative (singular)schick
Imperative (plural)schickt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "schicken" mean in English?
"schicken" means to send, to dispatch, or to forward. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "schicken"?
"schicken" is pronounced /ˈʃɪkn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "schicken"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "schicken" is "geschickt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "schicken"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "schicken" becomes "schickte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "schicken"?
"schicken" is a verb in German.

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