NOUN

Ablauf/ˈapˌlaʊ̯f/process; course; drain

Ablauf is a German noun that means process, course, or drain. It is pronounced /ˈapˌlaʊ̯f/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Abläufe".

Definitions

1.the orderly sequence or course of something(process)

a.the way in which something progresses or unfolds

Der genaue Ablauf der Veranstaltung wird noch bekannt gegeben.The exact course of the event will be announced later.

2.the ending of a period; expiration(time limit)

a.point in time when something expires

Nach Ablauf der Frist ist keine Anmeldung mehr möglich.After the deadline has expired, registration is no longer possible.

3.drain (pipe for liquid)(technology/building)

a.outlet for liquids (e.g. in a sink, bathtub)

Der Ablauf der Badewanne ist verstopft.The bathtub drain is blocked.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Ablaufdie Abläufe
Genitivedes Ablaufsder Abläufe
Dativedem Ablaufden Abläufen
Accusativeden Ablaufdie Abläufe

Frequently asked questions

What does "Ablauf" mean in English?
"Ablauf" means process, course, or drain. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Ablauf"?
"Ablauf" is pronounced /ˈapˌlaʊ̯f/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Ablauf" der, die, or das?
"Ablauf" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Ablauf"?
The plural of "Ablauf" is "Abläufe".
What part of speech is "Ablauf"?
"Ablauf" is a noun in German.

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