VERB

ablösen/ˈapˌløːzn̩/to remove; to detach; to relieve (replace someone)

ablösen is a German verb that means to remove, to detach, or to relieve (replace someone). It is pronounced /ˈapˌløːzn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "löste ab" and the past participle is "abgelöst".

Definitions

1.to remove or detach something that is attached(physical separation, removal)

a.to peel off or remove something from a surface

Bitte löse das Etikett vorsichtig ab.Please carefully remove the label.

2.to take over a task or position from someone temporarily(replacing, taking someone’s place)

a.to relieve someone at a job or post

Er löste seinen Kollegen an der Kasse ab.He relieved his colleague at the register.

Conjugation

Infinitiveablösen
Present (ich)löse ab
Present (du)löst ab
Present (er/sie/es)löst ab
Preterite (ich)löste ab
Participle IIabgelöst
Konjunktiv II (ich)löste ab
Imperative (singular)löse ab
Imperative (plural)löst ab
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "ablösen" mean in English?
"ablösen" means to remove, to detach, or to relieve (replace someone). It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "ablösen"?
"ablösen" is pronounced /ˈapˌløːzn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "ablösen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "ablösen" is "abgelöst", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "ablösen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "ablösen" becomes "löste ab" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "ablösen"?
"ablösen" is a verb in German.

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