Abhaken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abhaken" is used as verb with the meaning of "to check off", "to tick off" or "to mark as done".

Essential properties of "abhaken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: abhaken
  • Simple past: hakte ab
  • Participle: abgehakt

See full conjugation of abhaken

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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 "abhaken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To check off or mark as completed"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich muss noch die Aufgaben auf meiner Liste abhaken.I still need to check off the tasks on my list.
  2. Nachdem ich den Bericht gelesen habe, kann ich ihn abhaken.After I have read the report, I can check it off.
  3. Er hat alle Punkte auf der Tagesordnung abgehakt.He checked off all points on the agenda.

2.) "To dismiss or put something behind you"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Kritik kann er einfach abhaken.He can simply dismiss the criticism.
  2. Nach dem Streit hat sie das Thema abgehakt.After the argument, she put the topic behind her.
  3. Er hat die negativen Kommentare abgehakt.He dismissed the negative comments.
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