Abfertigen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abfertigen" is used as verb with the meaning of "dispatch", "process" or "handle".

Essential properties of "abfertigen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: abfertigen
  • Simple past: fertigte ab
  • Participle: abgefertigt

See full conjugation of abfertigen

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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 "abfertigen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To prepare or dispatch for a journey or task"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Schalterbeamte muss die Passagiere schnell abfertigen.The counter clerk must quickly process the passengers.
  2. Die Pakete wurden innerhalb eines Tages abfertigen.The packages were dispatched within one day.
  3. Er konnte die Anfragen effizient abfertigen.He could efficiently handle the inquiries.

2.) "To deal with someone quickly and without proper attention"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Kunde wurde an der Rezeption schnell abfertigen.The customer was quickly dealt with at the reception.
  2. Er fühlte sich schlecht behandelt, als man ihn einfach abfertigen wollte.He felt poorly treated when they just wanted to dismiss him.
  3. Die Beschwerden wurden ohne viel Mühe abfertigen.The complaints were handled without much effort.
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