VERB
spazieren gehen/ʃpaˈt͡siːʁən ˌɡeːən/to go for a walk; to take a walk
spazieren gehen is a German verb that means to go for a walk or to take a walk. It is pronounced /ʃpaˈt͡siːʁən ˌɡeːən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "ging spazieren" and the past participle is "spazieren gegangen".
Definitions
1.to walk at a relaxed pace, usually for pleasure or recreation(leisure activity)
a.to go for a walk outdoors, often for relaxation
Am Sonntag gehen wir oft im Park spazieren.—On Sundays we often go for a walk in the park.
b.to stroll together for enjoyment
Anna und Paul sind gestern Abend spazieren gegangen.—Anna and Paul went for a walk last night.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | spazieren gehen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | gehe spazieren |
| Present (du) | gehst spazieren |
| Present (er/sie/es) | geht spazieren |
| Preterite (ich) | ging spazieren |
| Participle II | spazieren gegangen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | ginge spazieren |
| Imperative (singular) | geh spazieren |
| Imperative (plural) | geht spazieren |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "spazieren gehen" mean in English?
- "spazieren gehen" means to go for a walk or to take a walk. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "spazieren gehen"?
- "spazieren gehen" is pronounced /ʃpaˈt͡siːʁən ˌɡeːən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "spazieren gehen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "spazieren gehen" is "spazieren gegangen", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "spazieren gehen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "spazieren gehen" becomes "ging spazieren" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "spazieren gehen"?
- "spazieren gehen" is a verb in German.
