Abschaffen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abschaffen" is used as verb with the meaning of "abolish", "eliminate" or "repeal".

Essential properties of "abschaffen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: abschaffen
Simple past: schaffte ab
Participle: abgeschafft

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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 "abschaffen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Abolish or eliminate something, particularly laws or rules"

Definition: "To eliminate or abolish something, especially laws or regulations."
Translation(s): abolish, eliminate, repeal, do away with
Synonym(s): aufheben, beseitigen, eliminieren
Antonym(s): einführen, etablieren
Related word(s): Abschaffung, auflösen

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Regierung plant, das Gesetz abzuschaffen.The government plans to abolish the law.
Viele Menschen wollen die Todesstrafe abschaffen.Many people want to abolish the death penalty.
Wir sollten die alten Regeln abschaffen.We should abolish the old rules.

2.) "Discontinue a habit or tradition"

Definition: "To stop using or practicing something habitual or traditional."
Translation(s): discontinue, give up, abandon, get rid of
Synonym(s): aufgeben, beenden
Antonym(s): fortsetzen, beibehalten
Related word(s): aufhören, aufgeben

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir sollten die alten Traditionen abschaffen.We should abandon the old traditions.
Er hat beschlossen, das Rauchen abzuschaffen.He has decided to give up smoking.
Die Schule will die Uniformen abschaffen.The school wants to abolish the uniforms.

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