abwickeln/ˈapˌvɪkl̩n/to wind off; to process; to conclude
abwickeln is a German verb that means to wind off, to process, or to conclude. It is pronounced /ˈapˌvɪkl̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wickelte ab" and the past participle is "abgewickelt".
Definitions
1.to unwind or wind off something (physically)(mechanical/process)
a.to unroll something that is wound up
Das Kabel muss zuerst abgewickelt werden.—The cable needs to be unwound first.
2.to process or carry out something officially(business/administration)
a.to handle a transaction or procedure
Die Formalitäten wurden schnell abgewickelt.—The formalities were handled quickly.
3.to wind up or conclude (a company, an affair)(business/closure)
a.to close or dissolve a business
Das Unternehmen wurde ordnungsgemäß abgewickelt.—The company was properly wound up.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | abwickeln |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | wickele ab |
| Present (du) | wickelst ab |
| Present (er/sie/es) | wickelt ab |
| Preterite (ich) | wickelte ab |
| Participle II | abgewickelt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | wickelte ab |
| Imperative (singular) | wickle ab |
| Imperative (plural) | wickelt ab |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "abwickeln" mean in English?
- "abwickeln" means to wind off, to process, or to conclude. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "abwickeln"?
- "abwickeln" is pronounced /ˈapˌvɪkl̩n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "abwickeln"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "abwickeln" is "abgewickelt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "abwickeln"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "abwickeln" becomes "wickelte ab" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "abwickeln"?
- "abwickeln" is a verb in German.
