VERB
wohnen/ˈvoːnən/to live; to reside; to dwell
wohnen is a German verb that means to live, to reside, or to dwell. It is pronounced /ˈvoːnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wohnte" and the past participle is "gewohnt".
Definitions
1.to have one's home in a place; to live somewhere(location)
a.to live in a specific place (house, city, country, etc.)
Ich wohne in Berlin.—I live in Berlin.
b.to reside temporarily or permanently
Er wohnt bei seinen Eltern.—He lives with his parents.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | wohnen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | wohne |
| Present (du) | wohnst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | wohnt |
| Preterite (ich) | wohnte |
| Participle II | gewohnt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | wohnte |
| Imperative (singular) | wohne |
| Imperative (plural) | wohnt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "wohnen" mean in English?
- "wohnen" means to live, to reside, or to dwell. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "wohnen"?
- "wohnen" is pronounced /ˈvoːnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "wohnen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "wohnen" is "gewohnt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "wohnen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "wohnen" becomes "wohnte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "wohnen"?
- "wohnen" is a verb in German.
