VERB

wiegen/ˈviːɡŋ̍/to weigh; to rock (a baby)

wiegen is a German verb that means to weigh or to rock (a baby). It is pronounced /ˈviːɡŋ̍/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wog" and the past participle is "gewogen".

Definitions

1.to determine or have a certain weight(measure weight)

a.to measure the weight of something

Bitte wiegen Sie das Paket auf der Waage.Please weigh the package on the scale.

b.to have a certain weight

Der Koffer wiegt 20 Kilogramm.The suitcase weighs 20 kilograms.

2.to move gently back and forth, especially to soothe a baby(soothe by rocking)

a.to rock a baby in order to soothe or lull it

Sie wiegt das Baby in den Schlaf.She rocks the baby to sleep.

Conjugation

Infinitivewiegen
Present (ich)wiege
Present (du)wiegst
Present (er/sie/es)wiegt
Preterite (ich)wog
Participle IIgewogen
Konjunktiv II (ich)wöge
Imperative (singular)wieg
Imperative (plural)wiegt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "wiegen" mean in English?
"wiegen" means to weigh or to rock (a baby). It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "wiegen"?
"wiegen" is pronounced /ˈviːɡŋ̍/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "wiegen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "wiegen" is "gewogen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "wiegen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "wiegen" becomes "wog" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "wiegen"?
"wiegen" is a verb in German.

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