VERB
verweisen/fɛɐ̯ˈvaɪ̯zn̩/to refer; to expel; to reprimand
verweisen is a German verb that means to refer, to expel, or to reprimand. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈvaɪ̯zn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verwies" and the past participle is "verwiesen".
Definitions
1.to refer to something; to make reference(to reference)
a.to direct attention to something
Der Lehrer verweist auf die Hausaufgaben.—The teacher refers to the homework.
2.to expel or dismiss someone (from a place or institution)(discipline/authority)
a.officially require someone to leave
Der Schüler wurde von der Schule verwiesen.—The student was expelled from school.
3.to reprimand or admonish someone officially(authority)
a.to formally rebuke
Die Polizei verwies den Mann des Platzes.—The police ordered the man to leave the premises.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verweisen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verweise |
| Present (du) | verweist |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verweist |
| Preterite (ich) | verwies |
| Participle II | verwiesen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verwiese |
| Imperative (singular) | verweise |
| Imperative (plural) | verweist |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verweisen" mean in English?
- "verweisen" means to refer, to expel, or to reprimand. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verweisen"?
- "verweisen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈvaɪ̯zn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verweisen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verweisen" is "verwiesen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verweisen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verweisen" becomes "verwies" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verweisen"?
- "verweisen" is a verb in German.
