VERB
abnehmen/ˈapˌneːmən/to lose weight; to decrease; to take off (remove)
abnehmen is a German verb that means to lose weight, to decrease, or to take off (remove). It is pronounced /ˈapˌneːmən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "nahm ab" and the past participle is "abgenommen".
Definitions
1.to lose weight (become thinner)(body/health)
a.to reduce body weight
Ich möchte abnehmen und mehr Sport treiben.—I want to lose weight and do more sports.
2.to decrease; to go down (numbers, values, etc.)(change in quantity)
a.to become less in number or amount
Die Temperaturen werden in den nächsten Tagen abnehmen.—The temperatures will decrease in the next few days.
3.to take off; to remove (objects, coverings, etc.)(removal)
a.to detach or remove something
Kannst du bitte deine Schuhe abnehmen?—Can you please take off your shoes?
Conjugation
| Infinitive | abnehmen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | nehme ab |
| Present (du) | nimmst ab |
| Present (er/sie/es) | nimmt ab |
| Preterite (ich) | nahm ab |
| Participle II | abgenommen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | nähme ab |
| Imperative (singular) | nimm ab |
| Imperative (plural) | nehmt ab |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "abnehmen" mean in English?
- "abnehmen" means to lose weight, to decrease, or to take off (remove). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "abnehmen"?
- "abnehmen" is pronounced /ˈapˌneːmən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "abnehmen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "abnehmen" is "abgenommen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "abnehmen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "abnehmen" becomes "nahm ab" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "abnehmen"?
- "abnehmen" is a verb in German.
