abheben/ˈapˌheːbn̩/to withdraw (money); to take off (aircraft); to stand out
abheben is a German verb that means to withdraw (money), to take off (aircraft), or to stand out. It is pronounced /ˈapˌheːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "hob ab" and the past participle is "abgehoben".
Definitions
1.to withdraw money from an account(banking)
a.to take out cash from a bank or ATM
Ich möchte gern 100 Euro von meinem Konto abheben.—I would like to withdraw 100 euros from my account.
2.(of aircraft) to take off from the ground(aviation)
a.when an aircraft leaves the ground
Das Flugzeug wird in wenigen Minuten abheben.—The airplane will take off in a few minutes.
3.to stand out conspicuously(figurative)
a.to differ or stand out from others
Er hebt sich durch seine Kreativität von den anderen ab.—He stands out from the others because of his creativity.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | abheben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | hebe ab |
| Present (du) | hebst ab |
| Present (er/sie/es) | hebt ab |
| Preterite (ich) | hob ab |
| Participle II | abgehoben |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | höbe ab |
| Imperative (singular) | heb ab |
| Imperative (plural) | hebt ab |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "abheben" mean in English?
- "abheben" means to withdraw (money), to take off (aircraft), or to stand out. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "abheben"?
- "abheben" is pronounced /ˈapˌheːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "abheben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "abheben" is "abgehoben", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "abheben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "abheben" becomes "hob ab" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "abheben"?
- "abheben" is a verb in German.
