VERB
wissen/ˈvɪsn̩/to know (a fact); be aware (of)
wissen is a German verb that means to know (a fact) or be aware (of). It is pronounced /ˈvɪsn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wusste" and the past participle is "gewusst".
Definitions
1.to know (to have knowledge of something specific, a fact, etc.)(knowledge; fact)
a.to have knowledge of a fact or information
Weißt du, wie spät es ist?—Do you know what time it is?
b.to be aware of something (noticing or remembering)
Ich weiß, dass er im Urlaub ist.—I know that he is on vacation.
2.to know (be able to say, identify, recall)(being able to say or identify)
a.to be able to provide an answer or identify something
Ich weiß die Antwort nicht.—I don't know the answer.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | wissen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | weiß |
| Present (du) | weißt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | weiß |
| Preterite (ich) | wusste |
| Participle II | gewusst |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | wüsste |
| Imperative (singular) | wisse |
| Imperative (plural) | wisset |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "wissen" mean in English?
- "wissen" means to know (a fact) or be aware (of). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "wissen"?
- "wissen" is pronounced /ˈvɪsn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "wissen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "wissen" is "gewusst", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "wissen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "wissen" becomes "wusste" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "wissen"?
- "wissen" is a verb in German.
