Absagen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Absagen" is used as verb with the meaning of "cancel", "call off" or "decline".

Essential properties of "absagen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: absagen
  • Simple past: sagte ab
  • Participle: abgesagt

See full conjugation of absagen

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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 "absagen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To cancel an event or appointment"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste das Meeting absagen wegen Krankheit.He had to cancel the meeting due to illness.
  2. Sie hat die Teilnahme an der Konferenz abgesagt.She cancelled her participation in the conference.
  3. Wir sollten die Veranstaltung absagen, wenn es regnet.We should cancel the event if it rains.

2.) "To decline an offer or invitation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste die Einladung leider absagen.Unfortunately, he had to decline the invitation.
  2. Sie hat das Angebot höflich abgesagt.She politely declined the offer.
  3. Ich werde den Termin absagen, weil ich keine Zeit habe.I will cancel the appointment because I don't have time.
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