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
| 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 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.
