Abkoppeln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abkoppeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "detach", "uncouple" or "disconnect".

Essential properties of "abkoppeln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: abkoppeln
  • Simple past: koppelte ab
  • Participle: abgekoppelt

See full conjugation of abkoppeln

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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 "abkoppeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To detach, uncouple (physical/technical)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Zug wird an dieser Station abgekoppelt.The train will be uncoupled at this station.
  2. Wir müssen das Modul vom Hauptsystem abkoppeln.We need to decouple the module from the main system.
  3. Das Auto wurde von der Anhängerkupplung abgekoppelt.The car was uncoupled from the trailer hitch.

2.) "To disconnect, separate (abstract)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Politik sollte sich von der Wirtschaft abkoppeln.Politics should decouple itself from the economy.
  2. Es ist wichtig, Emotionen von Entscheidungen zu abkoppeln.It is important to separate emotions from decisions.
  3. Der Künstler versucht, sich von Trends abzukoppeln.The artist tries to disassociate himself from trends.
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