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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Ablauf | die Abläufe |
| Genitive | des Ablaufs | der Abläufe |
| Dative | dem Ablauf | den Abläufen |
| Accusative | den Ablauf | die 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.
