abschalten
/ˈapˌʃaltən/To turn off or deactivate a device, machine, or system.
Er hat den Computer abgeschaltet, bevor er ging.
He turned off the computer before he left.
Commonly used for electronic devices, machinery, or systems.
To disconnect or disengage from something, often mentally or emotionally.
Nach einem stressigen Tag schalte ich gerne ab.
After a stressful day, I like to disconnect.
Used metaphorically to describe relaxation or mental disengagement.
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💡Pro Tip
Separable Prefix
The prefix 'ab-' can be separated in certain contexts, such as in the past participle 'abgeschaltet'.
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Common Usage
Use 'abschalten' for both literal and metaphorical contexts, such as turning off devices or disconnecting mentally.
📖Word Origin
From the German prefix 'ab-' (off) and the verb 'schalten' (to switch).
📝Usage Notes
The verb is separable, meaning the prefix 'ab-' can be separated in certain grammatical contexts.