A2 Informal Availability

„Ich kann heute nicht abkommen."

I can't get away (off) today.

Ich kann heute nicht abkommen. — German idiom meaning: I can't get away (off) today. (A2)
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What does „Ich kann heute nicht abkommen." mean in German?

„Ich kann heute nicht abkommen." means "I can't get away (off) today.." Literally: "I cannot come off today.."

Literal Translation

"I cannot come off today."

Ich I
kann cannot
heute come
nicht off
abkommen today

English Equivalent

"I can't get away today."

This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.

Grammar Notes

Modal + separable verb

When is this idiom used?

Informal

This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.

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