VERB
abdichten/ˈapˌdɪçtn̩/to seal; to make airtight; to make watertight
abdichten is a German verb that means to seal, to make airtight, or to make watertight. It is pronounced /ˈapˌdɪçtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "dichtete ab" and the past participle is "abgedichtet".
Definitions
1.to seal a gap, joint, or opening to prevent passage of air, water, or other substances(construction, maintenance)
a.to make something airtight
Die Fenster müssen gut abgedichtet werden, damit keine kalte Luft hereinkommt.—The windows must be well sealed so that no cold air comes in.
b.to make something watertight
Die Badewanne wurde sorgfältig abgedichtet, um Wasserschäden zu vermeiden.—The bathtub was carefully sealed to avoid water damage.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | abdichten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | dichte ab |
| Present (du) | dichtest ab |
| Present (er/sie/es) | dichtet ab |
| Preterite (ich) | dichtete ab |
| Participle II | abgedichtet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | dichtete ab |
| Imperative (singular) | dichte ab |
| Imperative (plural) | dichtet ab |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "abdichten" mean in English?
- "abdichten" means to seal, to make airtight, or to make watertight. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "abdichten"?
- "abdichten" is pronounced /ˈapˌdɪçtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "abdichten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "abdichten" is "abgedichtet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "abdichten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "abdichten" becomes "dichtete ab" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "abdichten"?
- "abdichten" is a verb in German.
