Heißen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Heißen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to be called", "to mean" or "to command".

Essential properties of "heißen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: heißen
  • Simple past: hieß
  • Participle: geheißen

See full conjugation of heißen

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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 "heißen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To be called or to mean"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich heiße Maria.My name is Maria.
  2. Was heißt dieses Wort auf Spanisch?What does this word mean in Spanish?
  3. Er heißt Müller mit Nachnamen.His surname is Müller.

2.) "To command or order"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Eltern heißen ihre Kinder, pünktlich zu sein.The parents bid their children to be on time.
  2. Der Lehrer heißt, dass die Schüler still sein sollen.The teacher orders that the students should be quiet.
  3. Der Chef heißt ihn, das Projekt bis morgen fertigzustellen.The boss orders him to finish the project by tomorrow.

3.) "To say or express"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Reden heißt nicht immer, dass man die Wahrheit sagt.Talking doesn't always mean that one is telling the truth.
  2. Was heißt das für unser Projekt?What does that mean for our project?
  3. In diesem Fall heißt es, vorsichtig zu sein.In this case, it means being careful.
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