Abholen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abholen" is used as verb with the meaning of "pick up", "collect" or "fetch".

Essential properties of "abholen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: abholen
  • Simple past: holte ab
  • Participle: abgeholt

See full conjugation of abholen

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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 "abholen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To pick up (person/thing) from a place"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich muss meine Tochter von der Schule abholen.I have to pick up my daughter from school.
  2. Könntest du das Paket bei der Post abholen?Could you pick up the package at the post office?
  3. Wir werden unsere Freunde vom Flughafen abholen.We will pick up our friends from the airport.

2.) "To pick up someone (after an event)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat mich nach dem Arzttermin abgeholt.He picked me up after the doctor's appointment.
  2. Kannst du mich nach der Arbeit abholen?Can you pick me up after work?
  3. Wir holen sie nach dem Konzert ab.We will pick them up after the concert.

3.) "To collect purchased goods"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich werde die bestellten Bücher im Laden abholen.I will pick up the ordered books at the store.
  2. Sie können Ihre Bestellung morgen abholen.You can pick up your order tomorrow.
  3. Der Kunde holt die Ware selbst ab.The customer collects the goods themselves.
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