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Abtun Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Abtun" is used as verb with the meaning of "dismiss", "brush aside" or "shrug off".
Essential properties of "abtun"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: abtun
- Simple past: tat ab
- Participle: abgetan
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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 "abtun" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To dismiss something as insignificant"
- Definition: "To dismiss something or treat it as insignificant."
- Translation(s): dismiss, brush aside, shrug off
- Synonym(s): abfertigen, abwimmeln
- Antonym(s): beachten, berücksichtigen
- Related word(s): verwerfen, ignorieren
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er wollte das Problem einfach abtun.
- Sie hat die Kritik als unwichtig abgetan.
- Er tut seine Sorgen immer schnell ab.
2.) "Complete or finish a task/action"
- Definition: "To complete or finish a task or action."
- Translation(s): finish, complete, get over with, deal with
- Synonym(s): erledigen, abschließen
- Antonym(s): beginnen, starten
- Related word(s): beenden, vollenden
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er hat seine Arbeit schnell abgetan.
- Sie tut ihre Aufgaben immer gewissenhaft ab.
- Das Projekt wurde gestern abgetan.