stoßen/ˈʃtoːsn̩/to bump; to push; to run into
stoßen is a German verb that means to bump, to push, or to run into. It is pronounced /ˈʃtoːsn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "stieß" and the past participle is "gestoßen".
Definitions
1.to bump or hit something by accident or with force(physical contact)
a.to accidentally hit against an object
Ich habe mich am Tisch gestoßen.—I bumped into the table.
2.to push, thrust, or hit something, often deliberately(cause to move with force)
a.to move something by pushing it
Er hat die Tür mit der Schulter aufgestoßen.—He pushed the door open with his shoulder.
3.to run into or come across someone or something by chance (usually with 'auf')(encounter unexpectedly)
a.to unexpectedly come across as a result of movement or searching
Ich bin auf ein interessantes Buch gestoßen.—I came across an interesting book.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | stoßen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | stoße |
| Present (du) | stößt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | stößt |
| Preterite (ich) | stieß |
| Participle II | gestoßen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | stieße |
| Imperative (singular) | stoße |
| Imperative (plural) | stoßt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "stoßen" mean in English?
- "stoßen" means to bump, to push, or to run into. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "stoßen"?
- "stoßen" is pronounced /ˈʃtoːsn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "stoßen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "stoßen" is "gestoßen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "stoßen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "stoßen" becomes "stieß" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "stoßen"?
- "stoßen" is a verb in German.
