Abfließen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abfließen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to flow off", "to drain" or "to run off".

Essential properties of "abfließen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: abfließen
  • Simple past: floss ab
  • Participle: abgeflossen

See full conjugation of abfließen

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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 "abfließen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "For liquid to flow away or drain from a place"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Wasser beginnt aus dem Becken abzufließen.The water begins to drain from the basin.
  2. Nach dem Regen konnte das Wasser schnell abfließen.After the rain, the water could quickly drain away.
  3. Der Fluss fließt langsam in das Meer ab.The river slowly flows into the sea.

2.) "To gradually diminish or run out, such as time or resources"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Zeit fließt unbemerkt ab.Time flows away unnoticed.
  2. Unsere Ersparnisse fließen langsam ab.Our savings are slowly dwindling.
  3. Die Energie fließt nach einem langen Tag ab.Energy drains away after a long day.
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