VERB

zuweisen/ˈt͡suːˌvaɪ̯zn̩/to assign; to allocate; to allocate to

zuweisen is a German verb that means to assign, to allocate, or to allocate to. It is pronounced /ˈt͡suːˌvaɪ̯zn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wies zu" and the past participle is "zugewiesen".

Definitions

1.to assign or allocate something to someone officially or formally(administrative, distribution)

a.to officially designate something for a particular person or purpose

Die Behörde weist jedem Antragsteller eine Referenznummer zu.—The authority assigns a reference number to each applicant.

b.to allocate or distribute (tasks, rooms, resources)

Dem neuen Mitarbeiter wurden mehrere Projekte zugewiesen.—Several projects were assigned to the new employee.

Conjugation

Infinitivezuweisen
Present (ich)weise zu
Present (du)weist zu
Present (er/sie/es)weist zu
Preterite (ich)wies zu
Participle IIzugewiesen
Konjunktiv II (ich)wiese zu
Imperative (singular)weis zu
Imperative (plural)weist zu
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "zuweisen" mean in English?
"zuweisen" means to assign, to allocate, or to allocate to. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "zuweisen"?
"zuweisen" is pronounced /ˈt͡suːˌvaɪ̯zn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "zuweisen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "zuweisen" is "zugewiesen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "zuweisen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "zuweisen" becomes "wies zu" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "zuweisen"?
"zuweisen" is a verb in German.

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