abreisen
/ˈapˌʁaɪ̯zn̩/verb★Intermediate
general
To leave a place, especially on a journey or trip.
Sie reisten am Sonntag ab.
They departed on Sunday.
Der Zug reist um 15 Uhr ab.
The train departs at 3 PM.
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The verb 'abreisen' is separable, meaning the prefix 'ab-' can be separated from the verb stem in certain grammatical constructions.
Collocations
abreisen vonto depart fromabreisen nachto depart to
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💡Pro Tip
Separable Prefix
Remember that 'abreisen' is a separable verb, so in the past participle, the prefix moves to the end: 'Sie sind abgereist.'
📖Word Origin
From Middle High German 'abreisen', from 'ab-' (away) + 'reisen' (to travel).
📝Usage Notes
The verb is often used with prepositions like 'von' (from) and 'nach' (to) to specify the departure and destination.
Word Breakdown
ab-
away
prefixreisen
to travel
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