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“weigh” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈviːgn̩/

Example

Die Kiste wiegt fünf Kilo.

The box weighs five kilos.

Illustration for wiegen (weigh)

How to say “weigh” in German

“Weigh” in German is wiegen.

A gentle rocking motion makes a load's heaviness perceptible and eases a sleeper toward rest.

Full entry for wiegen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with wiegen

Seine Worte wiegen in der Diskussion stark.

His words carry a lot of weight in the discussion.

Tips for using wiegen

  • For a stated weight, the object is the subject, as in Die Kiste wiegt fünf Kilo; for rocking a person, that person is an accusative object in jemanden in den Schlaf wiegen.

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