Abgewinnen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abgewinnen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to gain", "to derive" or "to get something out of".

Essential properties of "abgewinnen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: abgewinnen
  • Simple past: gewann ab
  • Participle: abgewonnen

See full conjugation of abgewinnen

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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 "abgewinnen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Gaining something positive from a negative situation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er konnte der schwierigen Situation etwas Positives abgewinnen.He was able to gain something positive from the difficult situation.
  2. Sie versucht, dem Verlust etwas Gutes abzugewinnen.She tries to derive something good from the loss.
  3. Trotz der Kritik konnte er dem Feedback etwas abgewinnen.Despite the criticism, he was able to get something out of the feedback.

2.) "Getting someone to reveal or hand over something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er konnte ihr ein Geheimnis abgewinnen.He was able to elicit a secret from her.
  2. Dem Zeugen wurde die Wahrheit abgewonnen.The truth was extracted from the witness.
  3. Sie hat ihm ein Geständnis abgewonnen.She won a confession from him.
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