VERB
abschaffen/ˈapˌʃafn̩/to abolish; to do away with; to get rid of
abschaffen is a German verb that means to abolish, to do away with, or to get rid of. It is pronounced /ˈapˌʃafn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schaffte ab" and the past participle is "abgeschafft".
Definitions
1.to officially end, abolish, or eliminate something (such as a law, institution, or custom)(law, politics, institutions)
a.to discontinue an official regulation, law, or practice
Die Todesstrafe wurde in Deutschland abgeschafft.—The death penalty was abolished in Germany.
b.to remove or put an end to an existing system or institution
Der Bundestag will das alte Steuersystem abschaffen.—The Bundestag wants to abolish the old tax system.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | abschaffen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | schaffe ab |
| Present (du) | schaffst ab |
| Present (er/sie/es) | schafft ab |
| Preterite (ich) | schaffte ab |
| Participle II | abgeschafft |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | schaffte ab |
| Imperative (singular) | schaffe ab |
| Imperative (plural) | schafft ab |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "abschaffen" mean in English?
- "abschaffen" means to abolish, to do away with, or to get rid of. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "abschaffen"?
- "abschaffen" is pronounced /ˈapˌʃafn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "abschaffen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "abschaffen" is "abgeschafft", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "abschaffen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "abschaffen" becomes "schaffte ab" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "abschaffen"?
- "abschaffen" is a verb in German.
