Translation of German word "heißen" to English
heißen
/ˈhaɪsn̩/
Meaning
VerbTo have a specific name.
How to use
The strong verb heißen ('to be called / mean / order') conjugates: heißt, hieß, hat geheißen. It takes a double nominative when naming someone (Ich heiße Anton — My name is Anton). In the phrase Was soll das heißen?, it means 'to mean / signify' (What is that supposed to mean?).
🇬🇧 English
to be called
Example
Der zu nennende Alte war seit Generationen in der Familie.
The old man to be named had been in the family for generations.
Your personal vocabulary
🦊 Use this word in a live AI conversationCommon phrases
- das heißt (d.h.)— that is / i.e. / that means
- Wie heißen Sie?— What is your name? (formal)
- Was soll das heißen?— What is that supposed to mean?
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich bin/ habe geheißen
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #205 in German
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What is the definition of the German word "heißen"?▼
The German word "heißen" is defined as: "To have a specific name."
What does the German word "heißen" mean?▼
The German word "heißen" means "to be called" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Er heißt Hans." (which translates as "The old man to be named had been in the family for generations.").
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