VERB
zeigen/ˈt͡saɪ̯ɡŋ̩/to show; to display; to indicate
zeigen is a German verb that means to show, to display, or to indicate. It is pronounced /ˈt͡saɪ̯ɡŋ̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "zeigte" and the past participle is "gezeigt".
Definitions
1.to allow someone to see something; to present something(exhibit, demonstrate)
a.to let someone see something physically or visually
Er zeigte mir sein neues Auto.—He showed me his new car.
b.to demonstrate or make clear by example or explanation
Sie zeigte großes Interesse an dem Projekt.—She showed great interest in the project.
2.to make something evident or draw attention to something(indicate, point out)
a.to point out or signal information
Die Uhr zeigte zwölf Uhr.—The clock showed twelve o'clock.
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 indicate. 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.
