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
| Infinitive | ablösen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | löse ab |
| Present (du) | löst ab |
| Present (er/sie/es) | löst ab |
| Preterite (ich) | löste ab |
| Participle II | abgelöst |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | löste ab |
| Imperative (singular) | löse ab |
| Imperative (plural) | löst ab |
| Auxiliary | haben |
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.
