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
| Infinitive | wiegen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | wiege |
| Present (du) | wiegst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | wiegt |
| Preterite (ich) | wog |
| Participle II | gewogen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | wöge |
| Imperative (singular) | wieg |
| Imperative (plural) | wiegt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
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.
