wiegen
Translation
to weigh, to rock, to cradle
Examples
Der Koffer wiegt zwanzig Kilo.
The suitcase weighs twenty kilos.
Ich muss das Gemüse noch wiegen.
I still have to weigh the vegetables.
Die Mutter wiegt ihr Baby in den Schlaf.
The mother rocks her baby to sleep.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to weigh sth. Ich muss das Gemüse noch wiegen.
((number)) ((unit)) to weigh ... Der Koffer wiegt zwanzig Kilo.
((j-n/et4)) to rock sb./sth. Die Mutter wiegt ihr Baby in den Schlaf.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (to weigh) abwiegen; (to rock) schaukeln
Etymology
From Old High German 'wegan' (to move, carry, weigh). Cognate with English 'weigh'.
Memory Tips
This word has two main meanings: 'to weigh' (strong verb: wog, gewogen) and 'to rock' (weak verb: wiegte, gewiegt). Remember the connection to 'weigh' and 'weight'.