VERB
sehen/ˈzeːən/to see; to look at; to watch
sehen is a German verb that means to see, to look at, or to watch. It is pronounced /ˈzeːən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "sah" and the past participle is "gesehen".
Definitions
1.to perceive with the eyes; to see(perception)
a.to notice visually
Ich kann den Turm von hier aus sehen.—I can see the tower from here.
2.to look at, observe deliberately(observe knowingly)
a.to look at something purposefully
Sie sieht gern alte Filme.—She likes watching old movies.
3.to meet, to see (someone in person, often used reflexively or with sich)(meet)
a.to meet someone
Wir sehen uns morgen im Büro.—We will 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 look at, 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.
