VERB
abweisen/ˈapˌvaɪ̯zn̩/to reject; to turn away; to dismiss
abweisen is a German verb that means to reject, to turn away, or to dismiss. It is pronounced /ˈapˌvaɪ̯zn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wies ab" and the past participle is "abgewiesen".
Definitions
1.to reject or refuse (someone or something)(person, request)
a.to deny entry or assistance
Die Tür wurde ihm abgewiesen.—He was turned away at the door.
b.to refuse a request, offer, or proposal
Sein Antrag wurde abgewiesen.—His application was rejected.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | abweisen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | weise ab |
| Present (du) | weist ab |
| Present (er/sie/es) | weist ab |
| Preterite (ich) | wies ab |
| Participle II | abgewiesen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | wiese ab |
| Imperative (singular) | weise ab |
| Imperative (plural) | weist ab |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "abweisen" mean in English?
- "abweisen" means to reject, to turn away, or to dismiss. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "abweisen"?
- "abweisen" is pronounced /ˈapˌvaɪ̯zn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "abweisen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "abweisen" is "abgewiesen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "abweisen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "abweisen" becomes "wies ab" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "abweisen"?
- "abweisen" is a verb in German.
