VERB
weißen/ˈvaɪ̯sn̩/to whitewash; to whiten
weißen is a German verb that means to whitewash or to whiten. It is pronounced /ˈvaɪ̯sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "weißte" and the past participle is "geweißt".
Definitions
1.to whitewash or whiten something with lime or chalk(old-fashioned, technical)
a.to cover walls or surfaces with a white mixture (lime/chalk)
Früher musste man die Wände regelmäßig weißen, um sie sauber zu halten.—In the past, you had to whitewash the walls regularly to keep them clean.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | weißen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | weiße |
| Present (du) | weißt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | weißt |
| Preterite (ich) | weißte |
| Participle II | geweißt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | weißte |
| Imperative (singular) | weiß |
| Imperative (plural) | weißt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "weißen" mean in English?
- "weißen" means to whitewash or to whiten. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "weißen"?
- "weißen" is pronounced /ˈvaɪ̯sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "weißen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "weißen" is "geweißt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "weißen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "weißen" becomes "weißte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "weißen"?
- "weißen" is a verb in German.
