VERB
seufzen/ˈzɔɪ̯ft͡sn̩/to sigh
seufzen is a German verb that means to sigh. It is pronounced /ˈzɔɪ̯ft͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "seufzte" and the past participle is "geseufzt".
Definitions
1.to exhale audibly, usually from relief, sadness, or resignation(expression of emotion, physically)
a.to let out a long, audible breath because of emotion (e.g., relief, sadness)
Nach den schlechten Nachrichten musste sie tief seufzen.—After the bad news, she had to sigh deeply.
b.to make a sound to express frustration or weariness
Er seufzte, als er die vielen Aufgaben sah.—He sighed when he saw the many tasks.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | seufzen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | seufze |
| Present (du) | seufzt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | seufzt |
| Preterite (ich) | seufzte |
| Participle II | geseufzt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | seufzte |
| Imperative (singular) | seufz |
| Imperative (plural) | seufzt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "seufzen" mean in English?
- "seufzen" means to sigh. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "seufzen"?
- "seufzen" is pronounced /ˈzɔɪ̯ft͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "seufzen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "seufzen" is "geseufzt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "seufzen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "seufzen" becomes "seufzte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "seufzen"?
- "seufzen" is a verb in German.
