abbauen/ˈapˌbaʊ̯ən/to dismantle; to reduce; to mine
abbauen is a German verb that means to dismantle, to reduce, 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 or take apart sth.(technology/construction)
a.to take apart machines, structures, etc.
Die Arbeiter haben die alte Maschine abgebaut.—The workers dismantled the old machine.
2.to reduce, especially in reference to jobs, staff, or abstract quantities(economy/work)
a.to cut back or reduce (e.g., personnel, obstacles)
Das Unternehmen will 200 Stellen abbauen.—The company wants to cut 200 jobs.
3.to extract or remove natural resources or break down substances(mining/chemistry)
a.to mine (coal, resources); to break down (substances)
In dieser Region wird Salz abgebaut.—Salt 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 reduce, 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.
