VERB
schweben/ˈʃveːbn̩/to float; to hover; to be suspended
schweben is a German verb that means to float, to hover, or to be suspended. It is pronounced /ˈʃveːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schwebte" and the past participle is "geschwebt".
Definitions
1.to float or move lightly in the air(movement in the air)
a.to move slowly or apparently without support above the ground or water
Die Wolken schweben am Himmel.—The clouds are floating in the sky.
b.to hover or remain suspended over something
Der Helikopter schwebt über dem Stadion.—The helicopter hovers over the stadium.
2.to be in an uncertain or undecided state(figurative, abstract)
a.to be in suspense or in danger; to be pending
Sein Schicksal schwebt in der Schwebe.—His fate hangs in the balance.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | schweben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | schwebe |
| Present (du) | schwebst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | schwebt |
| Preterite (ich) | schwebte |
| Participle II | geschwebt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | schwebte |
| Imperative (singular) | schweb |
| Imperative (plural) | schwebt |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "schweben" mean in English?
- "schweben" means to float, to hover, or to be suspended. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "schweben"?
- "schweben" is pronounced /ˈʃveːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "schweben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "schweben" is "geschwebt", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "schweben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "schweben" becomes "schwebte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "schweben"?
- "schweben" is a verb in German.
