Abtragen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abtragen" is used as verb with the meaning of "remove", "take off" or "clear away".

Essential properties of "abtragen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: abtragen
  • Simple past: trug ab
  • Participle: abgetragen

See full conjugation of abtragen

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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 "abtragen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To remove something from a surface"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er muss den alten Putz von der Wand abtragen.He has to remove the old plaster from the wall.
  2. Die Erde wird mit einer Schaufel abgetragen.The earth is removed with a shovel.
  3. Der Schnee wird von der Straße abgetragen.The snow is cleared from the street.

2.) "To pay off a debt gradually"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat seine Schulden in Raten abgetragen.He paid off his debts in installments.
  2. Das Darlehen wird über zehn Jahre abgetragen.The loan will be paid off over ten years.
  3. Sie trägt die Hypothek monatlich ab.She pays off the mortgage monthly.

3.) "To wear out clothes"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat den Mantel jahrelang abgetragen.He wore out the coat for years.
  2. Die Schuhe sind völlig abgetragen.The shoes are completely worn out.
  3. Sie trägt ihre Kleidung immer ab.She always wears out her clothes.
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