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“pull away” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanˌfaːʁən/

Example

Das Auto fährt jetzt an.

The car is pulling away now.

Illustration for anfahren (pull away)

How to say “pull away” in German

“Pull away” in German is anfahren.

One abrupt push forward either gets a vehicle moving, brings it against an object, or delivers a sharp verbal attack.

Full entry for anfahren: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with anfahren

Das Auto fährt vorsichtig an, da die Straße glatt ist.

The car pulls away carefully because the road is slippery.

Tips for using anfahren

  • With a person as the accusative object, "jemanden anfahren" often means speaking sharply to that person, while "jemanden anfahren" can also mean hitting them with a vehicle, so context is essential.

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