VERB

ablösen/ˈapˌløːzn̩/to detach; to relieve; to peel off

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

Definitions

1.to detach or remove something from a surface(removal/separation)

a.to make something come off a surface

Das Pflaster lässt sich leicht von der Haut ablösen.The bandage can be easily detached from the skin.

2.to relieve someone at a position or task(replacement in activity/job)

a.to take over a duty from someone

Nach acht Stunden am Schalter wurde sie von ihrer Kollegin abgelöst.After eight hours at the counter, she was relieved by her colleague.

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 detach, to relieve, or to peel off. 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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