Ablösen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ablösen" is used as verb with the meaning of "replace", "substitute" or "relieve".

Essential properties of "ablösen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: ablösen
Simple past: löste ab
Participle: abgelöst

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "ablösen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To replace or substitute someone/something"

Definition: "To replace or substitute someone or something in a function or position."
Translation(s): replace, substitute, relieve, take over from
Synonym(s): ersetzen, auswechseln, austauschen
Antonym(s): beibehalten
Related word(s): Ablösung, ablösbar

📝 Some usage examples:

Der neue Mitarbeiter wird den alten ablösen.The new employee will replace the old one.
Die Nachtschicht wird von der Tagschicht abgelöst.The night shift is relieved by the day shift.
Wir müssen den defekten Teil ablösen und einen neuen einsetzen.We need to replace the defective part and install a new one.

2.) "To detach or separate something from a surface"

Definition: "To separate or detach something from a surface or place to which it is adhered."
Translation(s): detach, peel off, come off, loosen
Synonym(s): lösen, entfernen, trennen
Antonym(s): anheften
Related word(s): Ablösung, ablösbar

📝 Some usage examples:

Die alte Tapete muss vorsichtig abgelöst werden.The old wallpaper must be carefully peeled off.
Der Aufkleber lässt sich leicht ablösen.The sticker can be easily detached.
Die Rinde hat sich vom Baumstamm abgelöst.The bark has detached from the tree trunk.

3.) "To pay off a debt or mortgage"

Definition: "To pay off a debt or mortgage to free oneself from a financial obligation."
Translation(s): pay off, redeem, clear (a debt), buy out
Synonym(s): tilgen, zurückzahlen
Antonym(s): verschulden
Related word(s): Ablösung, Ablösesumme

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie möchten ihre Hypothek vorzeitig ablösen.They want to pay off their mortgage early.
Der Verein muss den Vertrag des Spielers ablösen.The club must buy out the player's contract.
Wir haben beschlossen, den Kredit vollständig abzulösen.We have decided to pay off the loan completely.

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