Abhauen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abhauen" is used as verb with the meaning of "run away", "clear off" or "scram".

Essential properties of "abhauen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: abhauen
Simple past: haute ab
Participle: abgehauen

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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 "abhauen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Leave quickly, often without permission"

Definition: "To leave a place quickly, often without permission."
Translation(s): run away, clear off, scram, bug out, leave
Synonym(s): verschwinden, flüchten
Antonym(s): bleiben, verweilen
Related word(s): weggehen, verlassen

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich habe keine Lust mehr, ich haue ab.I don't feel like it anymore, I'm clearing off.
Er haut immer ab, wenn es schwierig wird.He always runs away when things get difficult.
Wir sollten jetzt abhauen, bevor es zu spät ist.We should leave now before it's too late.

2.) "Cut something with an axe (e.g., wood)"

Definition: "To cut something, especially wood, with an axe."
Translation(s): chop off, cut down, hack off
Synonym(s): fällen, hacken
Antonym(s): aufbauen, errichten
Related word(s): schneiden, sägen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er haut den Baum ab.He chops down the tree.
Sie hauen das Holz für den Winter ab.They chop the wood for winter.
Ich haue die Äste ab, um Platz zu schaffen.I'm chopping off the branches to make space.

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