VERB
ablaufen/ˈapˌlaʊ̯fn̩/to expire; to drain; to elapse
ablaufen is a German verb that means to expire, to drain, or to elapse. It is pronounced /ˈapˌlaʊ̯fn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "lief ab" and the past participle is "abgelaufen".
Definitions
1.to run out; to expire; to come to an end(time/process)
a.to reach its end (of a period or deadline)
Der Vertrag läuft nächste Woche ab.—The contract expires next week.
b.to elapse (of time)
Die Frist ist abgelaufen.—The deadline has passed.
2.to drain away; to flow off(liquid/physical process)
a.(of liquid) to drain or flow away
Das Wasser läuft aus der Badewanne ab.—The water is draining from the bathtub.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | ablaufen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | laufe ab |
| Present (du) | läufst ab |
| Present (er/sie/es) | läuft ab |
| Preterite (ich) | lief ab |
| Participle II | abgelaufen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | liefe ab |
| Imperative (singular) | laufe ab |
| Imperative (plural) | lauft ab |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ablaufen" mean in English?
- "ablaufen" means to expire, to drain, or to elapse. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "ablaufen"?
- "ablaufen" is pronounced /ˈapˌlaʊ̯fn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "ablaufen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "ablaufen" is "abgelaufen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "ablaufen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "ablaufen" becomes "lief ab" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "ablaufen"?
- "ablaufen" is a verb in German.
