abbauen/ˈapˌbaʊ̯ən/to dismantle; to mine; to reduce
abbauen is a German verb that means to dismantle, to mine, or to reduce. It is pronounced /ˈapˌbaʊ̯ən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "baute ab" and the past participle is "abgebaut".
Definitions
1.to dismantle or take apart something(technology, construction)
a.to take down or disassemble a structure, machine or facility
Die alte Fabrik wurde vollständig abgebaut.—The old factory was completely dismantled.
2.to extract or mine resources(mining, raw materials)
a.to take minerals, coal, etc. out of the ground
In diesem Gebiet wird seit Jahren Salz abgebaut.—Salt has been mined in this area for years.
3.to reduce or break down (e.g., a substance, structure, or cost)(fig., processes or substances)
a.to break down or reduce a substance, such as stress or substances in the body
Durch Sport wird Stress abgebaut.—Stress is reduced through exercise.
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 mine, or to reduce. 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.
