VERB
sehen/ˈzeːən/to see; to watch; to look
sehen is a German verb that means to see, to watch, or to look. It is pronounced /ˈzeːən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "sah" and the past participle is "gesehen".
Definitions
1.to perceive something visually with the eyes(perception)
a.to notice or become aware of with sight
Ich kann die Berge von hier aus sehen.—I can see the mountains from here.
2.to watch or observe something over a period(watching/observing)
a.to watch a program, movie, etc.
Am Abend sehe ich gern Filme.—In the evening I like to watch movies.
3.to meet or visit someone(meeting someone)
a.to spend time with someone in person
Wir sehen uns morgen im Büro.—We’ll see each other tomorrow at the office.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | sehen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | sehe |
| Present (du) | siehst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | sieht |
| Preterite (ich) | sah |
| Participle II | gesehen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | sähe |
| Imperative (singular) | siehe |
| Imperative (plural) | seht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "sehen" mean in English?
- "sehen" means to see, to watch, or to look. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "sehen"?
- "sehen" is pronounced /ˈzeːən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "sehen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "sehen" is "gesehen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "sehen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "sehen" becomes "sah" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "sehen"?
- "sehen" is a verb in German.
