Abspecken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abspecken" is used as verb with the meaning of "lose weight", "slim down" or "shed pounds".

Essential properties of "abspecken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: abspecken
  • Simple past: speckte ab
  • Participle: abgespeckt

See full conjugation of abspecken

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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 "abspecken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Lose weight or reduce body fat"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich muss dringend abspecken, um gesünder zu leben.I urgently need to lose weight to live healthier.
  2. Nach den Feiertagen möchte sie ein paar Kilos abspecken.After the holidays, she wants to shed a few kilos.
  3. Er hat es geschafft, in einem Monat fünf Kilo abzuspecken.He managed to lose five kilos in one month.

2.) "Reduce/simplify a plan or project"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen das Projekt abspecken, um im Budget zu bleiben.We need to scale down the project to stay within budget.
  2. Der Plan wurde abgespeckt, um schneller umgesetzt zu werden.The plan was streamlined to be implemented faster.
  3. Das Unternehmen hat seine Ausgaben abgespeckt.The company has cut back its expenses.
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