sehen
Meaning and Usage
"Sehen" means "to see" in German. It is used to describe the act of perceiving with the eyes or to watch something visually.
Linguistic Analysis
"Sehen" is an infinitive verb. It is a strong (irregular) verb in German. The conjugated forms in present tense are: ich sehe, du siehst, er/sie/es sieht, wir sehen, ihr seht, sie sehen.
Comparisons between German and English
The German verb "sehen" corresponds to the English verb "to see," both describing the act of perceiving with the eyes.
Cultural Context
In German-speaking countries, the verb "sehen" is commonly used in everyday conversations, as it is essential for expressing the act of seeing or watching.
Example Sentences
- Ich sehe einen Film. (I am watching a movie.)
- Kannst du mich sehen? (Can you see me?)
- Er sieht den Vogel. (He sees the bird.)
Memory Tips
To remember "sehen," think of the English word "see" and its similarity to the German verb.
Additional Vocabulary
- das Sehen (the seeing)
- die Sicht (the sight)
- die Aussicht (the view, outlook)
- beobachten (to observe)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
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Conjugation (for verbs)
- ich sehe
- du siehst
- er/sie/es sieht
- wir sehen
- ihr seht
- sie sehen