Abstempeln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abstempeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "to stamp", "to postmark" or "to validate".

Essential properties of "abstempeln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: abstempeln
  • Simple past: stempelte ab
  • Participle: abgestempelt

See full conjugation of abstempeln

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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 "abstempeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To stamp a document for validation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste das Formular abstempeln lassen.He had to get the form stamped.
  2. Bitte abstempeln, bevor Sie das Büro verlassen.Please stamp it before you leave the office.
  3. Das Dokument wurde gestern abgestempelt.The document was stamped yesterday.

2.) "To label someone negatively or stereotypically"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er wurde als Versager abgestempelt.He was labeled as a failure.
  2. Sie wollte nicht als faul abgestempelt werden.She didn't want to be labeled as lazy.
  3. Man hat ihn schnell abgestempelt.He was quickly labeled.
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