VERB
zeigen/ˈt͡saɪ̯ɡŋ̩/to show; to display; to demonstrate
zeigen is a German verb that means to show, to display, or to demonstrate. It is pronounced /ˈt͡saɪ̯ɡŋ̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "zeigte" and the past participle is "gezeigt".
Definitions
1.to cause something to be seen or known(general)
a.to show something/someone to someone
Er zeigte mir sein neues Auto.—He showed me his new car.
2.to demonstrate or display (qualities, feelings, behavior)(behavior, feelings)
a.to display a feeling, trait, or reaction
Sie zeigte großes Interesse an dem Projekt.—She showed great interest in the project.
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 demonstrate. 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.
