weichen/ˈvaɪ̯çn̩/to give way; to yield; to soften (by soaking)
weichen is a German verb that means to give way, to yield, or to soften (by soaking). It is pronounced /ˈvaɪ̯çn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wich" and the past participle is "gewichen".
Definitions
1.to move aside, to yield or give way(yielding)
a.to step aside or give way to someone/something
Der Autofahrer musste dem Krankenwagen weichen.—The driver had to give way to the ambulance.
2.to be displaced by something or someone(being displaced)
a.to be replaced by something
Die alten Gebäude weichen neuen Hochhäusern.—The old buildings make way for new skyscrapers.
3.to soften by soaking (usually with liquids), esp. for food or materials(soften by soaking)
a.to become soft by soaking
Die Bohnen müssen über Nacht weichen.—The beans need to soak overnight.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | weichen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | weiche |
| Present (du) | weichst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | weicht |
| Preterite (ich) | wich |
| Participle II | gewichen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | wiche |
| Imperative (singular) | weiche |
| Imperative (plural) | weicht |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "weichen" mean in English?
- "weichen" means to give way, to yield, or to soften (by soaking). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "weichen"?
- "weichen" is pronounced /ˈvaɪ̯çn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "weichen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "weichen" is "gewichen", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "weichen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "weichen" becomes "wich" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "weichen"?
- "weichen" is a verb in German.
