The German verb "abbrechen" means "to cancel, to abort" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "abbrechen" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "abbrechen" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | breche ab |
| du | you (informal) | brichst ab |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | bricht ab |
| wir | we | brechen ab |
| ihr | you all (informal) | brecht ab |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | brechen ab |
How to Conjugate "abbrechen" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | brach ab |
| du | you (informal) | brachst ab |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | brach ab |
| wir | we | brachen ab |
| ihr | you all (informal) | bracht ab |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | brachen ab |
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe abgebrochen |
| du | you (informal) | hast abgebrochen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat abgebrochen |
| wir | we | haben abgebrochen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt abgebrochen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben abgebrochen |
How to Conjugate "abbrechen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte abgebrochen |
| du | you (informal) | hattest abgebrochen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte abgebrochen |
| wir | we | hatten abgebrochen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet abgebrochen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten abgebrochen |
How to Conjugate "abbrechen" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde abbrechen |
| du | you (informal) | wirst abbrechen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird abbrechen |
| wir | we | werden abbrechen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet abbrechen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden abbrechen |
How to Conjugate "abbrechen" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | breche ab |
| du | you (informal) | brechest ab |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | breche ab |
| wir | we | brechen ab |
| ihr | you all (informal) | brechet ab |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | brechen ab |
How to Conjugate "abbrechen" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | bräche ab |
| du | you (informal) | brächest ab |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | bräche ab |
| wir | we | brächen ab |
| ihr | you all (informal) | brächet ab |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | brächen ab |
Frequently Asked Questions About "abbrechen"
Is "abbrechen" regular or irregular in German?
"Abbrechen" is an irregular German verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "abbrechen" mean in English?
The German verb "abbrechen" means "to cancel, to abort" in English.
How do you conjugate "abbrechen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → breche ab, du → brichst ab, er/sie/es → bricht ab, wir → brechen ab, ihr → brecht ab, sie/Sie → brechen ab.
How many tenses does "abbrechen" have in German?
"Abbrechen" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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