abstimmen/ˈapˌʃtɪmən/to vote; to coordinate; to match
abstimmen is a German verb that means to vote, to coordinate, or to match. It is pronounced /ˈapˌʃtɪmən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "stimmte ab" and the past participle is "abgestimmt".
Definitions
1.to make a decision by voting; to cast a vote(decision-making)
a.to formally decide something in a group by voting
Die Mitglieder stimmen über den Vorschlag ab.—The members are voting on the proposal.
2.to coordinate or adjust something to fit together(coordination)
a.to make sure two or more things work together well
Die Termine wurden mit allen Beteiligten abgestimmt.—The appointments were coordinated with everyone involved.
3.to match or harmonize things in style, color, etc.(harmonizing)
a.to ensure things fit with each other visually or functionally
Die Farben sind perfekt aufeinander abgestimmt.—The colors are perfectly matched to each other.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | abstimmen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | stimme ab |
| Present (du) | stimmst ab |
| Present (er/sie/es) | stimmt ab |
| Preterite (ich) | stimmte ab |
| Participle II | abgestimmt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | stimmte ab |
| Imperative (singular) | stimm ab |
| Imperative (plural) | stimmt ab |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "abstimmen" mean in English?
- "abstimmen" means to vote, to coordinate, or to match. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "abstimmen"?
- "abstimmen" is pronounced /ˈapˌʃtɪmən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "abstimmen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "abstimmen" is "abgestimmt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "abstimmen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "abstimmen" becomes "stimmte ab" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "abstimmen"?
- "abstimmen" is a verb in German.
