verb
to flow, to run (liquid)
B1
Fließen means 'to flow' or 'to run' (liquid). It is an intransitive strong verb, non‑separable and non‑reflexive. Uses auxiliary sein in perfect tenses (ist geflossen). Irregular stem: fließt – floss – geflossen (Partizip II: geflossen). No special preposition; used for liquids, currents or metaphorical flow.
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Das Wasser fließt in den Fluss.
The water flows into the river.
Der Fluss floss langsam.
The river flowed slowly.
Das Wasser fließt schnell den Berg hinunter.
The water flows quickly down the mountain.
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Imagine water sliding smoothly over stones in a stream — the movement is continuous, 'fließen'.
Think of English 'flow' — 'fließen' starts with the same idea: liquids moving smoothly.
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Intransitive verb; passive forms are not applicable (no direct object to be passivized). Uses sein as auxiliary in perfect tenses (ist geflossen). Konjunktiv I Präteritum: not applicable — Konjunktiv I is formed from present forms and past is usually expressed periphrastically (Perfekt).