VERB
abriegeln/ˈapˌʁiːɡl̩n/to cordon off; to close off; to seal off
abriegeln is a German verb that means to cordon off, to close off, or to seal off. It is pronounced /ˈapˌʁiːɡl̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "riegelte ab" and the past participle is "abgeriegelt".
Definitions
1.to block or seal off access to a place, especially by physical barriers or controls(security; police/military)
a.to cordon off an area to prevent entry or exit
Die Polizei riegelte das Gebäude nach dem Überfall ab.—The police cordoned off the building after the robbery.
b.to isolate for security reasons
Die Grenze wurde während des Konflikts vollständig abgeriegelt.—The border was completely sealed off during the conflict.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | abriegeln |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | riegele ab |
| Present (du) | riegelst ab |
| Present (er/sie/es) | riegelt ab |
| Preterite (ich) | riegelte ab |
| Participle II | abgeriegelt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | riegelte ab |
| Imperative (singular) | riegele ab |
| Imperative (plural) | riegelt ab |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "abriegeln" mean in English?
- "abriegeln" means to cordon off, to close off, or to seal off. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "abriegeln"?
- "abriegeln" is pronounced /ˈapˌʁiːɡl̩n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "abriegeln"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "abriegeln" is "abgeriegelt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "abriegeln"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "abriegeln" becomes "riegelte ab" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "abriegeln"?
- "abriegeln" is a verb in German.
