Abbringen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abbringen" is used as verb with the meaning of "dissuade", "deter" or "talk out of".

Essential properties of "abbringen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: abbringen
  • Simple past: brachte ab
  • Participle: abgebracht

See full conjugation of abbringen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "abbringen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To dissuade or deter someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich konnte ihn nicht davon abbringen, das Auto zu kaufen.I couldn't dissuade him from buying the car.
  2. Sie versuchte, ihn von seinem Plan abzubringen.She tried to dissuade him from his plan.
  3. Es ist schwer, ihn von dieser Idee abzubringen.It's hard to dissuade him from this idea.
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