abnehmen

B1 Verb Separable

English Translation

to remove, to lose weight

abnehmen — German verb meaning to remove, to lose weight (B1)
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What does „abnehmen" mean in English?

„abnehmen" is a German verb meaning "to remove, to lose weight" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Grammar

Prefix

Separable

Present

nimmt ab

Past

nahm ab

Perfect

hat abgenommen

Example Sentences

1

Morgen können wir den Verband abnehmen.

Tomorrow we can remove the bandage.

2

Ich habe zehn Kilo abgenommen.

I have lost ten kilos.

CEFR Level

B1

Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.

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Word Family

ab — from ab — from ab — from nehmen — to take nehmen — to take nehmen — to take

Idioms with „abnehmen"

„Der Mond nimmt ab." — The moon is on the wane.

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