VERB
winken/ˈvɪŋkŋ̍/to wave; to beckon
winken is a German verb that means to wave or to beckon. It is pronounced /ˈvɪŋkŋ̍/. In conjugation, the simple past is "winkte" and the past participle is "gewinkt".
Definitions
1.to move one's hand to say hello or goodbye(greeting or farewell)
a.to wave as a greeting or farewell
Sie winkte ihrem Freund zum Abschied.—She waved goodbye to her friend.
2.to signal someone with the hand(signal)
a.to beckon someone over or attract attention by waving
Der Lehrer winkte die Schüler zu sich.—The teacher beckoned the students to him.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | winken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | winke |
| Present (du) | winkst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | winkt |
| Preterite (ich) | winkte |
| Participle II | gewinkt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | winkte |
| Imperative (singular) | winke |
| Imperative (plural) | winkt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "winken" mean in English?
- "winken" means to wave or to beckon. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "winken"?
- "winken" is pronounced /ˈvɪŋkŋ̍/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "winken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "winken" is "gewinkt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "winken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "winken" becomes "winkte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "winken"?
- "winken" is a verb in German.
