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

Infinitivewehen
Present (ich)wehe
Present (du)wehst
Present (er/sie/es)weht
Preterite (ich)wehte
Participle IIgeweht
Konjunktiv II (ich)wehte
Imperative (singular)wehe
Imperative (plural)weht
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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