Abhaben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abhaben" is used as verb with the meaning of "to get a piece", "to get a share" or "to have some".

Essential properties of "abhaben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: abhaben
  • Simple past: hatte ab
  • Participle: abgehabt

See full conjugation of abhaben

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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 "abhaben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To get a share or a piece of something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich möchte auch etwas von dem Kuchen abhaben.I want to have some of the cake too.
  2. Kann ich ein Stück von der Schokolade abhaben?Can I have a piece of the chocolate?
  3. Er wollte nichts von dem Gewinn abhaben.He didn't want any of the profit.

2.) "To remain unaffected by damage or impact"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Gebäude hat vom Sturm nichts abhaben.The building suffered no damage from the storm.
  2. Die Pflanze hat vom Frost nichts abhaben.The plant was unaffected by the frost.
  3. Er hat von der Kritik nichts abhaben.He was unaffected by the criticism.
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