VERB
abschaffen/ˈapˌʃafn̩/to abolish; to do away with
abschaffen is a German verb that means to abolish or to do away with. It is pronounced /ˈapˌʃafn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schaffte ab" and the past participle is "abgeschafft".
Definitions
1.to officially end or abolish something, especially a law, rule, or institution(law; society)
a.to eliminate something officially or permanently
Die Todesstrafe wurde in Deutschland abgeschafft.—The death penalty was abolished in Germany.
2.to get rid of; to do away with something no longer needed(daily life; objects)
a.to remove or discard something from use
Wir haben das alte Sofa endlich abgeschafft.—We finally got rid of the old sofa.
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 or to do away with. 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.
