Abschütteln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abschütteln" is used as verb with the meaning of "shake off", "shake down" or "get rid of".

Essential properties of "abschütteln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: abschütteln
Simple past: schüttelte ab
Participle: abgeschüttelt

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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 "abschütteln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Remove something by shaking"

Definition: "To remove something by shaking or moving quickly."
Translation(s): shake off, shake down
Synonym(s): abschütteln, loswerden, abwerfen
Antonym(s): behalten, festhalten
Related word(s): schütteln, abwerfen, loswerden

📝 Some usage examples:

Er konnte den Sand von seinen Schuhen abschütteln.He could shake the sand off his shoes.
Sie versuchte, die schlechten Gedanken abzuschütteln.She tried to shake off the bad thoughts.
Der Hund schüttelte das Wasser von seinem Fell ab.The dog shook the water off its fur.

2.) "Get rid of someone/something unwanted"

Definition: "To get rid of someone or something unwanted."
Translation(s): shake off, get rid of, throw off, shrug off
Synonym(s): loswerden, abwimmeln
Antonym(s): annehmen, behalten
Related word(s): befreien, loswerden

📝 Some usage examples:

Er konnte den Verfolger endlich abschütteln.He could finally shake off the pursuer.
Sie hat es geschafft, ihre Zweifel abzuschütteln.She managed to shake off her doubts.
Er versuchte, die lästigen Gedanken abzuschütteln.He tried to shake off the annoying thoughts.

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