Abtreiben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abtreiben" is used as verb with the meaning of "abort", "terminate a pregnancy" or "drift".

Essential properties of "abtreiben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: abtreiben
  • Simple past: trieb ab
  • Participle: abgetrieben

See full conjugation of abtreiben

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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 "abtreiben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To terminate a pregnancy"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie hat sich entschieden, die Schwangerschaft abzutreiben.She decided to abort the pregnancy.
  2. In einigen Ländern ist es illegal, ein Kind abzutreiben.In some countries, it is illegal to abort a child.
  3. Die Entscheidung, abzutreiben, ist oft sehr schwierig.The decision to abort is often very difficult.

2.) "To divert something from its original course"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Boot wurde durch den starken Wind abgetrieben.The boat was driven off course by the strong wind.
  2. Der Ballon begann, nach Süden abzutreiben.The balloon began to drift south.
  3. Die Strömung hat das Schiff abgetrieben.The current has driven the ship off course.
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