VERB
segeln/ˈzeːɡl̩n/to sail
segeln is a German verb that means to sail. It is pronounced /ˈzeːɡl̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "segelte" and the past participle is "gesegelt".
Definitions
1.to travel or move in a boat using sails(nautical, activity)
a.to travel by boat powered by the wind
Im Sommer segeln wir oft auf dem Bodensee.—In summer, we often sail on Lake Constance.
2.to move smoothly or glide through the air or across a surface(movement, figurative)
a.to glide calmly (also figurative, e.g. through a process)
Der Papierflieger segelte sanft durch das Klassenzimmer.—The paper plane glided gently through the classroom.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | segeln |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | segle |
| Present (du) | segelst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | segelt |
| Preterite (ich) | segelte |
| Participle II | gesegelt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | segelte |
| Imperative (singular) | segle |
| Imperative (plural) | segelt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "segeln" mean in English?
- "segeln" means to sail. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "segeln"?
- "segeln" is pronounced /ˈzeːɡl̩n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "segeln"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "segeln" is "gesegelt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "segeln"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "segeln" becomes "segelte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "segeln"?
- "segeln" is a verb in German.
