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“take off” in German

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Pronunciation

IPA/ˈapˌleːgn̩/

Example

Er legt den Mantel ab.

He is taking off his coat.

Illustration for ablegen (take off)

How to say “take off” in German

“Take off” in German is ablegen.

A person removes a coat and sets it aside, extending to putting things away and formally completing an exam.

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

Example sentences with ablegen

Sie legt die Schuhe ab, bevor sie die Wohnung betritt.

She takes off her shoes before entering the apartment.

Tips for using ablegen

  • In a main-clause present-tense sentence, ab separates from legen, as in 'Er legt den Mantel ab.'

Other German words for “take off”

Ich ziehe das Hemd aus.

I take off the shirt.

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