VERB
vermessen/fɛɐ̯ˈmɛsn̩/to measure; to survey
vermessen is a German verb that means to measure or to survey. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈmɛsn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "vermaß" and the past participle is "vermessen".
Definitions
1.to measure the dimensions or extent of something, especially land or space(measurement, surveying)
a.to conduct a measurement (length, area, etc.)
Die Ingenieure vermessen das Grundstück mithilfe moderner Technik.—The engineers are measuring the property using modern technology.
b.geodetic measurement, mapping out land
Das Land wurde für das Bauprojekt vermessen.—The land was surveyed for the construction project.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | vermessen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | vermesse |
| Present (du) | vermisst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | vermisst |
| Preterite (ich) | vermaß |
| Participle II | vermessen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | vermäße |
| Imperative (singular) | vermiss |
| Imperative (plural) | vermesst |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "vermessen" mean in English?
- "vermessen" means to measure or to survey. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "vermessen"?
- "vermessen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈmɛsn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "vermessen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "vermessen" is "vermessen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "vermessen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "vermessen" becomes "vermaß" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "vermessen"?
- "vermessen" is a verb in German.
