Gucken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Gucken" is used as verb with the meaning of "to look", "to watch" or "to see".

Essential properties of "gucken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: gucken
  • Simple past: guckte
  • Participle: geguckt

See full conjugation of gucken

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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 "gucken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To look at or watch something with attention or curiosity"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich gucke gerne Filme am Wochenende.I like to watch movies on the weekend.
  2. Kannst du bitte mal gucken, ob der Brief schon angekommen ist?Can you please check if the letter has arrived yet?
  3. Die Kinder gucken neugierig durch das Fenster.The children look curiously through the window.

2.) "To take a quick look at something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich gucke kurz in den Kühlschrank, ob wir noch Milch haben.I'll quickly check the fridge to see if we still have milk.
  2. Kannst du mal gucken, wie spät es ist?Can you check what time it is?
  3. Lass uns schnell gucken, ob der Zug pünktlich kommt.Let's quickly check if the train is on time.

3.) "To look or check"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich muss im Internet gucken, wann der nächste Bus fährt.I need to check online when the next bus leaves.
  2. Kannst du bitte gucken, ob ich meine Schlüssel im Auto gelassen habe?Can you please check if I left my keys in the car?
  3. Wir müssen gucken, ob wir genug Geld für den Urlaub haben.We need to see if we have enough money for the vacation.
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