The German verb "ableiten" means "to derive, to divert" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "ableiten" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "ableiten" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | leite ab |
| du | you (informal) | leitest ab |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | leitet ab |
| wir | we | leiten ab |
| ihr | you all (informal) | leitet ab |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | leiten ab |
How to Conjugate "ableiten" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | leitete ab |
| du | you (informal) | leitetest ab |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | leitete ab |
| wir | we | leiteten ab |
| ihr | you all (informal) | leitetet ab |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | leiteten ab |
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe abgeleitet |
| du | you (informal) | hast abgeleitet |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat abgeleitet |
| wir | we | haben abgeleitet |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt abgeleitet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben abgeleitet |
How to Conjugate "ableiten" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte abgeleitet |
| du | you (informal) | hattest abgeleitet |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte abgeleitet |
| wir | we | hatten abgeleitet |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet abgeleitet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten abgeleitet |
How to Conjugate "ableiten" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde ableiten |
| du | you (informal) | wirst ableiten |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird ableiten |
| wir | we | werden ableiten |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet ableiten |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden ableiten |
How to Conjugate "ableiten" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | leite ab |
| du | you (informal) | leitest ab |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | leite ab |
| wir | we | leiten ab |
| ihr | you all (informal) | leitet ab |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | leiten ab |
How to Conjugate "ableiten" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | leitete ab |
| du | you (informal) | leitetest ab |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | leitete ab |
| wir | we | leiteten ab |
| ihr | you all (informal) | leitetet ab |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | leiteten ab |
Frequently Asked Questions About "ableiten"
Is "ableiten" regular or irregular in German?
"Ableiten" is a regular German verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "ableiten" mean in English?
The German verb "ableiten" means "to derive, to divert" in English.
How do you conjugate "ableiten" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → leite ab, du → leitest ab, er/sie/es → leitet ab, wir → leiten ab, ihr → leitet ab, sie/Sie → leiten ab.
How many tenses does "ableiten" have in German?
"Ableiten" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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