absetzen/ˈapˌz̥ɛt͡sn̩/to take off; to discontinue; to drop off
absetzen is a German verb that means to take off, to discontinue, or to drop off. It is pronounced /ˈapˌz̥ɛt͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "setzte ab" and the past participle is "abgesetzt".
Definitions
1.to take off (something one is wearing)(remove; clothing, hat, etc.)
a.to remove a hat or glasses
Er setzte den Hut ab, als er das Haus betrat.—He took off his hat when he entered the house.
2.to discontinue or interrupt something (e.g., medication, activity)(discontinue, end)
a.to stop taking medication
Sie musste das Medikament absetzen, weil sie Nebenwirkungen bekam.—She had to discontinue the medication because she had side effects.
3.to drop somebody off (from a vehicle)(let someone get out of a vehicle)
a.to let a passenger get out
Kannst du mich an der nächsten Ecke absetzen?—Can you drop me off at the next corner?
Conjugation
| Infinitive | absetzen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | setze ab |
| Present (du) | setzt ab |
| Present (er/sie/es) | setzt ab |
| Preterite (ich) | setzte ab |
| Participle II | abgesetzt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | setzte ab |
| Imperative (singular) | setz ab |
| Imperative (plural) | setzt ab |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "absetzen" mean in English?
- "absetzen" means to take off, to discontinue, or to drop off. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "absetzen"?
- "absetzen" is pronounced /ˈapˌz̥ɛt͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "absetzen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "absetzen" is "abgesetzt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "absetzen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "absetzen" becomes "setzte ab" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "absetzen"?
- "absetzen" is a verb in German.
