VERB
stricken/ˈʃtʁɪkn̩/to knit
stricken is a German verb that means to knit. It is pronounced /ˈʃtʁɪkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "strickte" and the past participle is "gestrickt".
Definitions
1.to make fabric by interlocking yarn with needles(handicraft)
a.to form clothing or textiles using knitting needles and yarn
Meine Großmutter strickt jeden Winter warme Socken.—My grandmother knits warm socks every winter.
b.to craft something by knitting as a hobby or profession
Sie strickt gerne Mützen für ihre Freunde.—She likes knitting hats for her friends.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | stricken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | stricke |
| Present (du) | strickst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | strickt |
| Preterite (ich) | strickte |
| Participle II | gestrickt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | strickte |
| Imperative (singular) | stricke |
| Imperative (plural) | strickt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "stricken" mean in English?
- "stricken" means to knit. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "stricken"?
- "stricken" is pronounced /ˈʃtʁɪkn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "stricken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "stricken" is "gestrickt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "stricken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "stricken" becomes "strickte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "stricken"?
- "stricken" is a verb in German.
