VERB
wehen/ˈveːən/to blow; to waft; to ache (for contractions)
wehen is a German verb that means to blow, to waft, or to ache (for contractions). It is pronounced /ˈveːən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wehte" and the past participle is "geweht".
Definitions
1.to move or be moved by the wind or air(wind, air)
a.(of wind, breeze, etc.) to blow gently
Der Wind weht durch die Bäume.—The wind blows through the trees.
b.(of something) to flutter or wave in the air
Die Fahne weht im Wind.—The flag is waving in the wind.
2.to ache in labor contractions(medicine; contractions)
a.to have/begin labor contractions
Die Frau spürt, dass es im Bauch weht.—The woman feels pain in her belly (labor contraction).
Conjugation
| Infinitive | wehen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | wehe |
| Present (du) | wehst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | weht |
| Preterite (ich) | wehte |
| Participle II | geweht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | wehte |
| Imperative (singular) | wehe |
| Imperative (plural) | weht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "wehen" mean in English?
- "wehen" means to blow, to waft, or to ache (for contractions). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "wehen"?
- "wehen" is pronounced /ˈveːən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "wehen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "wehen" is "geweht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "wehen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "wehen" becomes "wehte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "wehen"?
- "wehen" is a verb in German.
