schweben/ˈʃveːbn̩/to float; to hover; to be suspended
schweben is a German verb that means to float, to hover, or to be suspended. It is pronounced /ˈʃveːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schwebte" and the past participle is "geschwebt".
Definitions
1.to float or move smoothly through the air or a liquid, often without touching a surface(movement in air/water)
a.to float weightlessly or gently
Die Feder schwebt langsam zu Boden.—The feather floats slowly to the ground.
2.to hover or remain in a position without moving(hovering/waiting)
a.to stay suspended in one place (literal or figurative)
Der Helikopter schwebt über dem Krankenhaus.—The helicopter hovers above the hospital.
3.to be (figuratively) in a blissful or uncertain state(figurative, emotions)
a.to be in a blissful state; to be on cloud nine
Nach dem Gewinn des Preises schwebte sie vor Glück.—After winning the prize, she was on cloud nine.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | schweben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | schwebe |
| Present (du) | schwebst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | schwebt |
| Preterite (ich) | schwebte |
| Participle II | geschwebt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | schwebte |
| Imperative (singular) | schweb |
| Imperative (plural) | schwebt |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "schweben" mean in English?
- "schweben" means to float, to hover, or to be suspended. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "schweben"?
- "schweben" is pronounced /ˈʃveːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "schweben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "schweben" is "geschwebt", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "schweben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "schweben" becomes "schwebte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "schweben"?
- "schweben" is a verb in German.
