Weinen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Weinen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to cry", "to weep" or "to whimper".

Essential properties of "weinen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: weinen
  • Simple past: weinte
  • Participle: geweint

See full conjugation of weinen

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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 "weinen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To cry or weep due to emotion"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Kind begann zu weinen, als es hinfiel.The child began to cry when it fell down.
  2. Sie konnte nicht aufhören zu weinen, als sie die traurige Nachricht hörte.She couldn't stop crying when she heard the sad news.
  3. Er fing an zu weinen, als er den Film sah.He started to cry when he watched the movie.

2.) "To whimper or cry out due to physical pain"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Hund begann laut zu weinen, als er sich verletzte.The dog began to whimper loudly when it got injured.
  2. Sie hörten ein Kind im Nebenzimmer weinen.They heard a child crying in the next room.
  3. Er konnte nicht aufhören zu weinen, als der Arzt die Wunde behandelte.He couldn't stop whimpering when the doctor treated the wound.

3.) "To creak, groan, or whine (for objects/animals)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Tür begann zu weinen, als sie geöffnet wurde.The door began to creak when it was opened.
  2. Der Wind ließ die alten Fenster weinen.The wind made the old windows groan.
  3. Das alte Auto fing an zu weinen beim Starten.The old car started to whine when starting.
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