VERB
abdanken/ˈapˌdaŋkn̩/to resign; to abdicate (from office); to step down
abdanken is a German verb that means to resign, to abdicate (from office), or to step down. It is pronounced /ˈapˌdaŋkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "dankte ab" and the past participle is "abgedankt".
Definitions
1.to resign from an office or position of authority(formal/resignation from a position)
a.to relinquish an important post, often political or monarchical
Der Präsident musste nach dem Skandal abdanken.—The president had to resign after the scandal.
b.to formally abdicate a throne or crown
Der König dankte zugunsten seines Sohnes ab.—The king abdicated in favor of his son.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | abdanken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | danke ab |
| Present (du) | dankst ab |
| Present (er/sie/es) | dankt ab |
| Preterite (ich) | dankte ab |
| Participle II | abgedankt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | dankte ab |
| Imperative (singular) | danke ab |
| Imperative (plural) | dankt ab |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "abdanken" mean in English?
- "abdanken" means to resign, to abdicate (from office), or to step down. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "abdanken"?
- "abdanken" is pronounced /ˈapˌdaŋkn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "abdanken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "abdanken" is "abgedankt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "abdanken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "abdanken" becomes "dankte ab" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "abdanken"?
- "abdanken" is a verb in German.
