VERB
abtrocknen/ˈapˌtʁɔknən/to dry (off); to wipe dry
abtrocknen is a German verb that means to dry (off) or to wipe dry. It is pronounced /ˈapˌtʁɔknən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "trocknete ab" and the past participle is "abgetrocknet".
Definitions
1.to remove moisture or make something dry, typically by wiping(general)
a.to dry something, especially dishes, hands, or body, using a towel or similar
Nach dem Spülen musst du das Geschirr abtrocknen.—After washing the dishes, you have to dry them.
b.to become dry (reflexive use: sich abtrocknen)
Nach dem Duschen trockne ich mich ab.—After the shower, I dry myself off.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | abtrocknen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | trockne ab |
| Present (du) | trocknest ab |
| Present (er/sie/es) | trocknet ab |
| Preterite (ich) | trocknete ab |
| Participle II | abgetrocknet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | trocknete ab |
| Imperative (singular) | trockne ab |
| Imperative (plural) | trocknet ab |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "abtrocknen" mean in English?
- "abtrocknen" means to dry (off) or to wipe dry. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "abtrocknen"?
- "abtrocknen" is pronounced /ˈapˌtʁɔknən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "abtrocknen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "abtrocknen" is "abgetrocknet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "abtrocknen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "abtrocknen" becomes "trocknete ab" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "abtrocknen"?
- "abtrocknen" is a verb in German.
