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 hand in or deliver something, especially to an authority or designated place(transfer, deliver)
a.to give something to someone officially (e.g. homework, forms)
Bitte geben Sie die Anträge bis Freitag ab.—Please hand in the applications by Friday.
b.to return or deposit something at a place (e.g. luggage, keys)
Am Flughafen habe ich mein Gepäck abgegeben.—I checked in my luggage at the airport.
2.to emit, produce, or give off (e.g. heat, sound, radiation)(emit, release)
a.to emit something physically
Die Maschine gibt viel Wärme ab.—The machine 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.
