VERB
weisen/ˈvaɪ̯zn̩/to indicate; to show; to point
weisen is a German verb that means to indicate, to show, or to point. It is pronounced /ˈvaɪ̯zn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wies" and the past participle is "gewiesen".
Definitions
1.to indicate or show something by pointing or similar means(transitive, show/indicate)
a.to indicate, show, or point at something or to someone
Die Uhr weist auf Mitternacht.—The clock points to midnight.
b.to instruct or direct someone (in a formal context)
Der Lehrer weist den Schüler auf seinen Fehler hin.—The teacher points out the student's mistake to him.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | weisen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | weise |
| Present (du) | weist |
| Present (er/sie/es) | weist |
| Preterite (ich) | wies |
| Participle II | gewiesen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | wiese |
| Imperative (singular) | weis |
| Imperative (plural) | weist |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "weisen" mean in English?
- "weisen" means to indicate, to show, or to point. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "weisen"?
- "weisen" is pronounced /ˈvaɪ̯zn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "weisen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "weisen" is "gewiesen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "weisen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "weisen" becomes "wies" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "weisen"?
- "weisen" is a verb in German.
