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Ab Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Ab" is mainly used as preposition meaning "from", "starting from" or "as of". It is also used as particle.
Essential properties of "ab"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Preposition
- Governed cases: dative
- Functions: temporal
Meanings of "ab" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "From, starting from (time/place)"
"Ab", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.
- Definition: "From, starting from (in time or place)."
- Translation(s): from, starting from, as of
- Synonym(s): von ... an, seit
- Antonym(s): bis, zu
- Related word(s): von, aus
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ab morgen habe ich Urlaub.
- Der Zug fährt ab Berlin.
- Das Konzert beginnt ab 20 Uhr.
2.) "Off, detached"
"Ab", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Indicates separation or detachment."
- Translation(s): off, detached, gone
- Synonym(s): weg, fort
- Antonym(s): Annäherung, Verbindung
- Related word(s): abseits, entfernt
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Knopf ist ab.
- Bitte mach den Kaugummi von der Wand ab.
- Die Katze sprang vom Tisch ab.
3.) "Prefix indicating completion or separation with verbs"
"Ab", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Used in combination with verbs to indicate completion or separation."
- Translation(s): off, down, away, complete
- Synonym(s): weg-, aus-
- Antonym(s): Beginn, Start
- Related word(s): weg-, aus-
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich schreibe die Hausaufgaben ab.
- Der Zug fährt gleich ab.
- Bitte schneiden Sie das Etikett ab.