VERB
abbauen/ˈapˌbaʊ̯ən/to dismantle; to decrease; to mine
abbauen is a German verb that means to dismantle, to decrease, or to mine. It is pronounced /ˈapˌbaʊ̯ən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "baute ab" and the past participle is "abgebaut".
Definitions
1.to dismantle, to take apart(construction, machinery)
a.to disassemble a structure or device
Wir müssen das Regal abbauen, bevor wir umziehen.—We have to take apart the shelf before we move.
2.to reduce, to decrease(quantity, level)
a.to reduce an amount or level (e.g., stress, debt)
Mit Sport kann man Stress abbauen.—You can reduce stress with exercise.
3.to extract, to mine(mining, agriculture)
a.to extract raw materials
In dieser Region wird Kohle abgebaut.—Coal is mined in this region.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | abbauen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | baue ab |
| Present (du) | baust ab |
| Present (er/sie/es) | baut ab |
| Preterite (ich) | baute ab |
| Participle II | abgebaut |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | baute ab |
| Imperative (singular) | baue ab |
| Imperative (plural) | bauet ab |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "abbauen" mean in English?
- "abbauen" means to dismantle, to decrease, or to mine. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "abbauen"?
- "abbauen" is pronounced /ˈapˌbaʊ̯ən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "abbauen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "abbauen" is "abgebaut", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "abbauen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "abbauen" becomes "baute ab" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "abbauen"?
- "abbauen" is a verb in German.
