VERB
schwitzen/ˈʃvɪt͡sn̩/to sweat; to perspire
schwitzen is a German verb that means to sweat or to perspire. It is pronounced /ˈʃvɪt͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schwitzte" and the past participle is "geschwitzt".
Definitions
1.to produce sweat through the skin, especially from heat, exertion or nerves(physiology)
a.to give off sweat because of heat or physical activity
Nach dem Joggen schwitze ich immer stark.—After jogging, I always sweat a lot.
b.to sweat from nervousness or fear
Vor Prüfungen schwitze ich oft vor Aufregung.—Before exams, I often sweat from excitement.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | schwitzen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | schwitze |
| Present (du) | schwitzt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | schwitzt |
| Preterite (ich) | schwitzte |
| Participle II | geschwitzt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | schwitzte |
| Imperative (singular) | schwitz |
| Imperative (plural) | schwitzt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "schwitzen" mean in English?
- "schwitzen" means to sweat or to perspire. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "schwitzen"?
- "schwitzen" is pronounced /ˈʃvɪt͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "schwitzen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "schwitzen" is "geschwitzt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "schwitzen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "schwitzen" becomes "schwitzte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "schwitzen"?
- "schwitzen" is a verb in German.
