VERB
abgrenzen/ˈapˌɡʁɛnt͡sn̩/to delimit; to demarcate; to distinguish
abgrenzen is a German verb that means to delimit, to demarcate, or to distinguish. It is pronounced /ˈapˌɡʁɛnt͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "grenzte ab" and the past participle is "abgegrenzt".
Definitions
1.to mark the boundary of something; to delimit or demarcate(spatial)
a.to physically separate or mark off an area
Der Zaun grenzt das Grundstück von der Straße ab.—The fence demarcates the property from the street.
2.to distinguish or separate one thing from another (especially abstract concepts, groups)(abstract/conceptual)
a.to make a distinction; to set boundaries in thought or society
Kinder müssen lernen, zwischen Fantasie und Realität abzugrenzen.—Children need to learn to distinguish between fantasy and reality.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | abgrenzen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | grenze ab |
| Present (du) | grenzt ab |
| Present (er/sie/es) | grenzt ab |
| Preterite (ich) | grenzte ab |
| Participle II | abgegrenzt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | grenzte ab |
| Imperative (singular) | grenze ab |
| Imperative (plural) | grenzt ab |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "abgrenzen" mean in English?
- "abgrenzen" means to delimit, to demarcate, or to distinguish. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "abgrenzen"?
- "abgrenzen" is pronounced /ˈapˌɡʁɛnt͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "abgrenzen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "abgrenzen" is "abgegrenzt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "abgrenzen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "abgrenzen" becomes "grenzte ab" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "abgrenzen"?
- "abgrenzen" is a verb in German.
