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abtragen.

to carry off, to remove, denude

8 characters3 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

verb[ˈʔaptʁaːɡŋ̩][ˈʔaptʁaːɡən]
  1. to carry off, to remove, denude

    class-6 · strong
    Die Arbeiter trugen den Schutt ab.
    Der Wind hat die oberste Erdschicht abgetragen.
  2. to take down, tear down

    class-6 · strong
    Die alte Fabrik wird nächstes Jahr abgetragen.
  3. to clear up, clear away

    class-6 · strong
    Wir haben das Mahl jetzt beendet. Das Hausmädchen kann nun abtragen.
  4. to degrade, wear down

    class-6 · strong
    Ich kaufe erst eine neue Hose, wenn ich diese hier abgetragen habe.
  5. to pay off

    class-6 · strong
    Sie trägt ihren Studienkredit monatlich ab.
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ab- + tragen

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