verabschieden/fɛɐ̯ˈʔapˌʃiːdn̩/to say goodbye; to bid farewell; to adopt (a law/resolution)
verabschieden is a German verb that means to say goodbye, to bid farewell, or to adopt (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 someone; to bid farewell(farewell)
a.to take leave of someone or something
Ich habe mich von meinen Freunden verabschiedet.—I said goodbye to my friends.
b.to formally bid farewell
Der Direktor wurde in den Ruhestand verabschiedet.—The director was given a formal farewell into retirement.
2.to adopt or pass (a law, resolution, etc.)(official decision/law)
a.to formally pass or adopt something in a council or parliament
Das Parlament hat das neue Gesetz verabschiedet.—The parliament passed the new law.
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 adopt (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.
