VERB
abgeben/ˈapˌɡeːbn̩/to hand in; to deliver; to emit
abgeben is a German verb that means to hand in, to deliver, or to emit. It is pronounced /ˈapˌɡeːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "gab ab" and the past participle is "abgegeben".
Definitions
1.to give or hand in something (to someone), to deliver(transfer, delivery)
a.to submit or hand in something officially (e.g. document, homework)
Ich muss heute meine Hausarbeit abgeben.—I have to hand in my term paper today.
b.to deliver or submit something to a person or office
Bitte geben Sie das Paket an der Rezeption ab.—Please deliver the package to the reception.
2.to emit or give off (e.g. heat, sound, substance)(emit, release)
a.to give off (light, heat, sound, etc.)
Die Lampe gibt viel Wärme ab.—The lamp gives off a lot of heat.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | abgeben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | gebe ab |
| Present (du) | gibst ab |
| Present (er/sie/es) | gibt ab |
| Preterite (ich) | gab ab |
| Participle II | abgegeben |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | gäbe ab |
| Imperative (singular) | gib ab |
| Imperative (plural) | gebt ab |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "abgeben" mean in English?
- "abgeben" means to hand in, to deliver, or to emit. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "abgeben"?
- "abgeben" is pronounced /ˈapˌɡeːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "abgeben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "abgeben" is "abgegeben", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "abgeben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "abgeben" becomes "gab ab" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "abgeben"?
- "abgeben" is a verb in German.
