VERB
wickeln/ˈvɪkl̩n/to wrap; to wind; to swaddle
wickeln is a German verb that means to wrap, to wind, or to swaddle. It is pronounced /ˈvɪkl̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wickelte" and the past participle is "gewickelt".
Definitions
1.to wind or wrap something around(general)
a.to cover or tie something by winding a material around it
Sie wickelte einen Schal um ihren Hals.—She wrapped a scarf around her neck.
2.to swaddle or put a diaper on a baby(baby care)
a.to put a diaper on a baby
Die Mutter wickelt das Baby jeden Morgen.—The mother changes the baby's diaper every morning.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | wickeln |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | wickle |
| Present (du) | wickelst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | wickelt |
| Preterite (ich) | wickelte |
| Participle II | gewickelt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | wickelte |
| Imperative (singular) | wickle |
| Imperative (plural) | wickelt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "wickeln" mean in English?
- "wickeln" means to wrap, to wind, or to swaddle. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "wickeln"?
- "wickeln" is pronounced /ˈvɪkl̩n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "wickeln"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "wickeln" is "gewickelt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "wickeln"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "wickeln" becomes "wickelte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "wickeln"?
- "wickeln" is a verb in German.
