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“set down” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈapˌzɛt͡sn̩/

Example

Er setzt das Gepäck vor dem Haus ab.

He sets the luggage down in front of the house.

Illustration for absetzen (set down)

How to say “set down” in German

“Set down” in German is absetzen.

Something is moved away from its current place, position, or status.

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

Example sentences with absetzen

Der Fahrer will den Fahrgast am Bahnhof absetzen.

The driver wants to drop off the passenger at the station.

Tips for using absetzen

  • In a main clause, the prefix separates, as in "Er setzt das Gepäck ab", but it remains attached in the infinitive and participle "abzusetzen" and "abgesetzt".

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