ableiten/ˈapˌlaɪ̯tn̩/to derive; to deduce; to channel off
ableiten is a German verb that means to derive, to deduce, or to channel off. It is pronounced /ˈapˌlaɪ̯tn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "leitete ab" and the past participle is "abgeleitet".
Definitions
1.to derive or deduce something logically from something else(reasoning, logic)
a.to infer or deduce from a source
Aus den Ergebnissen lässt sich keine eindeutige Schlussfolgerung ableiten.—No clear conclusion can be derived from the results.
2.to derive a word or concept from another(origin, etymology)
a.to determine the origin or development from something
Das Wort ‚Fenster‘ wird aus dem Lateinischen abgeleitet.—The word 'Fenster' is derived from Latin.
3.to channel off or divert (liquids, gases, etc.)(physics, engineering)
a.to direct a fluid/gas away
Das Abwasser muss ordnungsgemäß abgeleitet werden.—The waste water must be properly channeled off.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | ableiten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | leite ab |
| Present (du) | leitest ab |
| Present (er/sie/es) | leitet ab |
| Preterite (ich) | leitete ab |
| Participle II | abgeleitet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | leitete ab |
| Imperative (singular) | leite ab |
| Imperative (plural) | leitet ab |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ableiten" mean in English?
- "ableiten" means to derive, to deduce, or to channel off. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "ableiten"?
- "ableiten" is pronounced /ˈapˌlaɪ̯tn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "ableiten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "ableiten" is "abgeleitet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "ableiten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "ableiten" becomes "leitete ab" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "ableiten"?
- "ableiten" is a verb in German.
