VERB
zeigen/ˈt͡saɪ̯ɡŋ̩/to show; to display; to point out
zeigen is a German verb that means to show, to display, or to point out. It is pronounced /ˈt͡saɪ̯ɡŋ̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "zeigte" and the past participle is "gezeigt".
Definitions
1.to present or make something visible to someone(display/information)
a.to let someone see something
Kannst du mir deinen Ausweis zeigen?—Can you show me your ID?
2.to demonstrate or explain how something works(demonstration)
a.to explain by doing
Er hat uns gezeigt, wie man die Maschine bedient.—He showed us how to operate the machine.
3.to point out or indicate something(indicate/point)
a.to point in a direction or to something
Der Wegweiser zeigt nach Osten.—The signpost points east.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | zeigen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | zeige |
| Present (du) | zeigst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | zeigt |
| Preterite (ich) | zeigte |
| Participle II | gezeigt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | zeigte |
| Imperative (singular) | zeige |
| Imperative (plural) | zeigt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "zeigen" mean in English?
- "zeigen" means to show, to display, or to point out. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "zeigen"?
- "zeigen" is pronounced /ˈt͡saɪ̯ɡŋ̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "zeigen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "zeigen" is "gezeigt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "zeigen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "zeigen" becomes "zeigte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "zeigen"?
- "zeigen" is a verb in German.
