German VERB A2 Rank 4771

wiegen

to weigh

wiegen – wiegte – hat gewiegt

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wiegen vs messen

to measure

Messen is the general expression for determining a property with a device. For weight, however, wiegen is used, especially with a scale. Other quantities, such as length or temperature, are measured instead.

Visual example for messen
wiegen

Die Ärztin wiegt das Kind auf einer Waage.

The doctor weighs the child on a scale.

messen

Die Ärztin misst die Körpergröße des Kindes.

The doctor measures the child's height.

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