VERB
abstimmen/ˈapˌʃtɪmən/to vote; to coordinate; to tune
abstimmen is a German verb that means to vote, to coordinate, or to tune. It is pronounced /ˈapˌʃtɪmən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "stimmte ab" and the past participle is "abgestimmt".
Definitions
1.to vote on something as a group(decision-making)
a.to reach a decision by voting
Über das neue Gesetz wurde gestern abgestimmt.—A vote was held on the new law yesterday.
2.to coordinate or harmonize something(planning/organization)
a.to coordinate with someone/something
Die Termine wurden sorgfältig abgestimmt.—The dates were carefully coordinated.
3.to tune something so it works together or is properly adjusted(technology/music)
a.to fine-tune or adjust something
Die Instrumente sind aufeinander abgestimmt.—The instruments are tuned to one another.
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 tune. 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.
