VERB
tippen/ˈtɪpn̩/to type; to tap; to guess
tippen is a German verb that means to type, to tap, or to guess. It is pronounced /ˈtɪpn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "tippte" and the past participle is "getippt".
Definitions
1.to type (by pressing keys or buttons)(input on a keyboard, phone, etc.)
a.to enter text using keys on a keyboard or device
Ich habe die E-Mail schnell getippt.—I quickly typed the email.
2.to tap lightly(make a light touch)
a.to touch lightly with a finger, stylus, etc.
Sie tippte mir auf die Schulter.—She tapped me on the shoulder.
3.to guess; to bet on a result(guessing, especially in games/betting)
a.to predict the result of something (e.g., a game)
Er tippte auf einen Sieg der Mannschaft.—He guessed that the team would win.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | tippen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | tippe |
| Present (du) | tippst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | tippt |
| Preterite (ich) | tippte |
| Participle II | getippt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | tippte |
| Imperative (singular) | tipp |
| Imperative (plural) | tippt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "tippen" mean in English?
- "tippen" means to type, to tap, or to guess. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "tippen"?
- "tippen" is pronounced /ˈtɪpn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "tippen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "tippen" is "getippt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "tippen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "tippen" becomes "tippte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "tippen"?
- "tippen" is a verb in German.
