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absaufen.

to flood, to drown (to become submerged in or filled with water such that normal functioning is no longer possible)

8 characters3 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈapˌzaʊ̯fən/
  1. to flood, to drown (to become submerged in or filled with water such that normal functioning is no longer possible)

    class-2 · colloquial · intransitive · strong
    Beim letzten Hochwasser ist die halbe Innenstadt abgesoffen.
  2. to stall (of an engine, or something powered by one)

    broadly · class-2 · colloquial · intransitive · strong
    Mir säuft beim Anfahren immer der Motor ab.
  3. to sink, to go under (of water vessels or their cargo/passengers)

    class-2 · colloquial · intransitive · strong
  4. to lose altitude

    class-2 · colloquial · intransitive · strong
Where this word comes from

ab- + saufen

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