VERB

entfernen/ɛntˈfɛʁnən/to remove; to take away; to eliminate

entfernen is a German verb that means to remove, to take away, or to eliminate. It is pronounced /ɛntˈfɛʁnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "entfernte" and the past participle is "entfernt".

Definitions

1.to remove something from a place(object; general use)

a.to take away; to eliminate

Bitte entfernen Sie Ihre Schuhe vor dem Betreten des Raumes.Please remove your shoes before entering the room.

2.to move away; to distance oneself(reflexive, person/distance)

a.to leave or go farther away

Er hat sich von der Gruppe entfernt.He moved away from the group.

Conjugation

Infinitiveentfernen
Present (ich)entferne
Present (du)entfernst
Present (er/sie/es)entfernt
Preterite (ich)entfernte
Participle IIentfernt
Konjunktiv II (ich)entfernte
Imperative (singular)entferne
Imperative (plural)entfernt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "entfernen" mean in English?
"entfernen" means to remove, to take away, or to eliminate. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "entfernen"?
"entfernen" is pronounced /ɛntˈfɛʁnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "entfernen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "entfernen" is "entfernt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "entfernen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "entfernen" becomes "entfernte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "entfernen"?
"entfernen" is a verb in German.

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