What does "abheben" mean in German?
"abheben" is the German word for "take off".
abheben /ˈaphˌeːbən/ · trennbares Verb · CEFR B1. German translation of "take off".
See also: Translation page (English → German) · Topic: German Strom und Trennen
Translation and Meaning
- Word: abheben
- Language: German
- Meaning: take off
- IPA: /ˈaphˌeːbən/
- CEFR Level: B1
- Part of speech: trennbares Verb
- Topic: German Strom und Trennen
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Example Sentences
- Das Flugzeug wird um 15 Uhr abheben. English: The plane will take off at 3:00 PM.
- Bitte ziehen Sie Ihre Schuhe aus, bevor Sie eintreten. English: Please take off your shoes before you enter.
- Die Verkäufe heben in der Ferienzeit ab. English: Sales pick up during the holiday season.
When and How to Use "abheben"
Use "abheben" when you want to talk about "take off" in German. It functions as "trennbares Verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the German Strom und Trennen topic. Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your German study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
Frequently asked questions
What CEFR level is "abheben"?
"abheben" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords German vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "abheben"?
"abheben" is tagged as a trennbares Verb in SmartWords.
Can you show "abheben" in a sentence?
Das Flugzeug wird um 15 Uhr abheben.
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