VERB
abnehmen/ˈapˌneːmən/to lose weight; to decrease; to take off
abnehmen is a German verb that means to lose weight, to decrease, or to take off. It is pronounced /ˈapˌneːmən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "nahm ab" and the past participle is "abgenommen".
Definitions
1.to become lighter by losing weight(weight/health)
a.to lose body weight
Ich habe in den letzten Monaten fünf Kilo abgenommen.—I have lost five kilos in the last few months.
2.to decrease, to become less(quantity/intensity)
a.something decreases in amount or intensity
Die Zahl der Verkehrsunfälle hat dieses Jahr abgenommen.—The number of traffic accidents has decreased this year.
3.to take off or remove something from somewhere(removal/separation)
a.to remove something physically
Kannst du bitte den Deckel abnehmen?—Can you please take off the lid?
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. 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.
