VERB

schicken/ˈʃɪkn̩/to send; to dispatch

schicken is a German verb that means to send or to dispatch. 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 be sent somewhere(sending objects/persons)

a.to cause an object to be sent

Sie schickt das Paket morgen ab.She'll send the package tomorrow.

b.to cause a person to go somewhere for a purpose

Die Eltern schicken die Kinder in die Schule.The parents send the children to school.

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 or to dispatch. 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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