VERB
verabschieden/fɛɐ̯ˈʔapˌʃiːdn̩/to say goodbye; to bid farewell; to pass (a law, resolution)
verabschieden is a German verb that means to say goodbye, to bid farewell, or to pass (a law, resolution). It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʔapˌʃiːdn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verabschiedete" and the past participle is "verabschiedet".
Definitions
1.to say goodbye, to take leave(farewell)
a.to bid farewell to someone (often used reflexively as 'sich verabschieden')
Ich verabschiedete mich von meinen Freunden am Bahnhof.—I said goodbye to my friends at the train station.
2.to formally adopt, pass (e.g., a law or resolution)(official/government)
a.to pass an official document or law
Der Bundestag hat das neue Gesetz gestern verabschiedet.—The Bundestag passed the new law yesterday.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verabschieden |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verabschiede |
| Present (du) | verabschiedest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verabschiedet |
| Preterite (ich) | verabschiedete |
| Participle II | verabschiedet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verabschiedete |
| Imperative (singular) | verabschied |
| Imperative (plural) | verabschiedet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verabschieden" mean in English?
- "verabschieden" means to say goodbye, to bid farewell, or to pass (a law, resolution). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verabschieden"?
- "verabschieden" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʔapˌʃiːdn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verabschieden"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verabschieden" is "verabschiedet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verabschieden"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verabschieden" becomes "verabschiedete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verabschieden"?
- "verabschieden" is a verb in German.
