abmelden/ˈapˌmɛldn̩/to sign off; to unregister; to log out
abmelden is a German verb that means to sign off, to unregister, or to log out. It is pronounced /ˈapˌmɛldn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "meldete ab" and the past participle is "abgemeldet".
Definitions
1.to officially unregister something or someone, usually at an authority(official/administrative)
a.to cancel a registration (e.g. at an office)
Ich muss mein Auto bei der Zulassungsstelle abmelden.—I have to deregister my car at the registration office.
b.to inform someone of absence or withdrawal
Bitte nicht vergessen, die Kinder vom Kurs abzumelden, falls sie nicht kommen.—Please don't forget to withdraw the children from the course if they can't come.
2.to log out, sign off (from a computer system, website etc.)(computing/colloquial)
a.to end a user session electronically
Du solltest dich immer aus dem System abmelden, bevor du den Computer ausschaltest.—You should always log off the system before shutting down the computer.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | abmelden |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | melde ab |
| Present (du) | meldest ab |
| Present (er/sie/es) | meldet ab |
| Preterite (ich) | meldete ab |
| Participle II | abgemeldet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | meldete ab |
| Imperative (singular) | meld ab |
| Imperative (plural) | meldet ab |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "abmelden" mean in English?
- "abmelden" means to sign off, to unregister, or to log out. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "abmelden"?
- "abmelden" is pronounced /ˈapˌmɛldn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "abmelden"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "abmelden" is "abgemeldet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "abmelden"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "abmelden" becomes "meldete ab" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "abmelden"?
- "abmelden" is a verb in German.
