VERB
wischen/ˈvɪʃn̩/to wipe; to mop; to sweep (with cloth/mop)
wischen is a German verb that means to wipe, to mop, or to sweep (with cloth/mop). It is pronounced /ˈvɪʃn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wischte" and the past participle is "gewischt".
Definitions
1.to wipe or clean a surface, usually with a cloth or mop(cleaning surfaces)
a.to wipe something clean by moving a cloth over it
Ich wische jeden Morgen den Tisch ab.—I wipe the table every morning.
b.to mop a floor
Kannst du bitte den Boden wischen?—Can you please mop the floor?
Conjugation
| Infinitive | wischen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | wische |
| Present (du) | wischst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | wischt |
| Preterite (ich) | wischte |
| Participle II | gewischt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | wischte |
| Imperative (singular) | wisch |
| Imperative (plural) | wischt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "wischen" mean in English?
- "wischen" means to wipe, to mop, or to sweep (with cloth/mop). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "wischen"?
- "wischen" is pronounced /ˈvɪʃn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "wischen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "wischen" is "gewischt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "wischen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "wischen" becomes "wischte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "wischen"?
- "wischen" is a verb in German.
