VERB
weinen/ˈvaɪ̯nən/to cry; to weep
weinen is a German verb that means to cry or to weep. It is pronounced /ˈvaɪ̯nən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "weinte" and the past participle is "geweint".
Definitions
1.to shed tears, usually from sadness, pain, or emotion(expressing emotion)
a.to make tears flow from the eyes as an expression of feelings
Das Kind begann zu weinen, als es sein Spielzeug verlor.—The child began to cry when it lost its toy.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | weinen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | weine |
| Present (du) | weinst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | weint |
| Preterite (ich) | weinte |
| Participle II | geweint |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | weinte |
| Imperative (singular) | weine |
| Imperative (plural) | weint |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "weinen" mean in English?
- "weinen" means to cry or to weep. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "weinen"?
- "weinen" is pronounced /ˈvaɪ̯nən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "weinen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "weinen" is "geweint", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "weinen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "weinen" becomes "weinte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "weinen"?
- "weinen" is a verb in German.
