VERB
verabschieden/fɛɐ̯ˈʔapˌʃiːdn̩/to say goodbye; to adopt (law/resolution); to bid farewell
verabschieden is a German verb that means to say goodbye, to adopt (law/resolution), or to bid farewell. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʔapˌʃiːdn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verabschiedete" and the past participle is "verabschiedet".
Definitions
1.to say goodbye (often used reflexively)(ending contact)
a.to take leave, say farewell
Er verabschiedete sich von seinen Freunden am Bahnhof.—He said goodbye to his friends at the station.
2.to adopt (a law, resolution, or measure)(official context)
a.to formally approve or pass (an official document, law, or resolution)
Das Parlament verabschiedete das neue Gesetz einstimmig.—The parliament unanimously adopted 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 adopt (law/resolution), or to bid farewell. 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.
