Abhängen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abhängen" is used as verb with the meaning of "depend on", "rely on" or "be contingent on".

Essential properties of "abhängen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: abhängen
Simple past: hing ab
Participle: abgehangen

irregularseparableintransitive

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 "abhängen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To depend on, to be conditional on"

Definition: "To be conditioned or dependent on something or someone."
Translation(s): depend on, rely on, be contingent on
Synonym(s): abhängig sein, angewiesen sein
Antonym(s): unabhängig sein
Related word(s): Abhängigkeit, abhängig

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Erfolg hängt von deiner Leistung ab.Success depends on your performance.
Das Ergebnis hängt von vielen Faktoren ab.The result depends on many factors.
Meine Entscheidung hängt von den Umständen ab.My decision depends on the circumstances.

2.) "To take down something hanging"

Definition: "To remove or take down something that is hanging."
Translation(s): take down, unhang, remove
Synonym(s): abnehmen, entfernen
Antonym(s): aufhängen
Related word(s): aufhängen, anhängen

📝 Some usage examples:

Bitte häng die Wäsche ab.Please take down the laundry.
Wir müssen die alten Vorhänge abhängen.We need to take down the old curtains.
Kannst du das Bild von der Wand abhängen?Can you take down the picture from the wall?

3.) "To relax, to lounge around"

Definition: "To spend time in a relaxed way, to lounge around."
Translation(s): hang out, chill out, lounge around, relax
Synonym(s): rumhängen, chillen
Antonym(s): arbeiten
Related word(s): Abhängen, Freizeit

📝 Some usage examples:

Lass uns heute Abend einfach abhängen.Let's just hang out tonight.
Die Jugendlichen hängen oft im Park ab.The teenagers often hang out in the park.
Am Wochenende möchte ich nur abhängen und nichts tun.On the weekend, I just want to hang out and do nothing.

4.) "To outrun, to leave behind in a race"

Definition: "To leave someone behind in a competition or race."
Translation(s): outrun, leave behind, shake off, drop
Synonym(s): überholen, distanzieren
Antonym(s): einholen
Related word(s): Wettbewerb, Rennen

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Rennfahrer konnte seinen Konkurrenten leicht abhängen.The race car driver could easily outrun his competitor.
Sie hat alle anderen Läufer abgehängt.She left all other runners behind.
Im letzten Moment gelang es ihm, den Verfolger abzuhängen.At the last moment, he managed to shake off the pursuer.

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