Hissen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Hissen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to hoist" or "to raise".

Essential properties of "hissen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: hissen
  • Simple past: hisste
  • Participle: gehisst

See full conjugation of hissen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "hissen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To raise a flag or sail"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Matrosen hissen die Segel bei Sonnenaufgang.The sailors hoist the sails at sunrise.
  2. Wir hissen die Flagge zur Feier des Tages.We hoist the flag to celebrate the day.
  3. Beim Start des Rennens hissen sie die Fahne.At the start of the race, they hoist the flag.
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