VERB
sehen/ˈzeːən/to see; to look; to watch
sehen is a German verb that means to see, to look, or to watch. It is pronounced /ˈzeːən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "sah" and the past participle is "gesehen".
Definitions
1.to perceive something with the eyes; to see(perception, basic sense)
a.to notice something visually
Ich sehe den Hund im Garten.—I see the dog in the garden.
2.to seem; to have a certain visual appearance(look/appear)
a.to look a certain way
Du siehst müde aus.—You look tired.
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 look, or to watch. 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.
