wickeln
B2#4,744Hear it
verb
- to wrap, wind around, coil
- to swaddlea baby
- to change its nappy
Forms
Present
| I | wickle / wickele / wickel |
|---|---|
| you | wickelst |
| he, she, it | wickelt |
| we | wickeln |
| you (plural) | wickelt |
| they | wickeln |
Preterite
| I | wickelte |
|---|---|
| you | wickeltest |
| he, she, it | wickelte |
| we | wickelten |
| you (plural) | wickeltet |
| they | wickelten |
Subjunctive I
| I | wickele / wickle |
|---|---|
| you | wickelest / wicklest |
| he, she, it | wickele / wickle |
| we | wickeln |
| you (plural) | wickelet / wicklet |
| they | wickeln |
Subjunctive II
| I | wickelte |
|---|---|
| you | wickeltest |
| he, she, it | wickelte |
| we | wickelten |
| you (plural) | wickeltet |
| they | wickelten |
Imperative
| you | wickle / wickel / wickele |
|---|---|
| you (plural) | wickelt |
Other forms
| infinitive | wickeln |
|---|---|
| past participle | gewickelt |
| present participle | wickelnd |
Used in the library
- Die Sanitäterin wickelt einen Verband um den Arm des Mannes.The paramedic wraps a bandage round the man's arm.B2Noch einmal, bitte (3) — Once more, please (3) (B2)
- Die rothaarige Kellnerin wickelt mit ihrem Charme jeden Stammgast um den Finger.The red-haired waitress wraps every regular round her little finger with her charm.B2Noch einmal, bitte (13) — Once more, please (13) (B2)
- Um nicht zu erfrieren, wickelten die Männer ihre Füße nachts in Felle.So as not to freeze to death, the men wrapped their feet in furs at night.B2Noch einmal, bitte (12) — Once more, please (12) (B2)