Abschöpfen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abschöpfen" is used as verb with the meaning of "skim", "scoop off" or "ladle off".

Essential properties of "abschöpfen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: abschöpfen
Simple past: schöpfte ab
Participle: abgeschöpft

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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 "abschöpfen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Remove liquid with a ladle"

Definition: "To remove liquid from a container, usually with a ladle."
Translation(s): skim, scoop off, ladle off
Synonym(s): abheben, abgießen
Antonym(s): auffüllen, hinzufügen
Related word(s): Schöpflöffel, Schöpfkelle

📝 Some usage examples:

Er musste das überschüssige Fett von der Suppe abschöpfen.He had to skim the excess fat from the soup.
Die Sahne wurde von der Milch abgeschöpft.The cream was skimmed from the milk.
Sie schöpfte den Schaum von der Oberfläche des Topfes ab.She skimmed the foam from the surface of the pot.

2.) "Exploit or extract benefits"

Definition: "To exploit or extract benefits from something."
Translation(s): skim off, siphon off, exploit, extract, tap into
Synonym(s): ausnutzen, profitieren
Antonym(s): verlieren, einbüßen
Related word(s): Profit, Gewinn

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Unternehmen konnte durch die neuen Maßnahmen mehr Gewinn abschöpfen.The company was able to skim off more profit through the new measures.
Er schöpfte alle möglichen Vorteile ab.He exploited all possible advantages.
Die Firma schöpfte den Markt vollständig ab.The company fully exploited the market.

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