Absitzen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Absitzen" is used as verb with the meaning of "serve (a sentence)", "do time" or "dismount".

Essential properties of "absitzen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: absitzen
  • Simple past: saß ab
  • Participle: abgesessen

See full conjugation of absitzen

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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 "absitzen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To serve a prison sentence"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er muss noch zwei Jahre im Gefängnis absitzen.He still has to serve two years in prison.
  2. Nach dem Urteil wird er seine Strafe absitzen.After the verdict, he will serve his sentence.
  3. Sie hat ihre Zeit im Gefängnis abgesessen.She served her time in prison.

2.) "To dismount (from a horse/bike)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Nach dem Ausritt musste er vom Pferd absitzen.After the ride, he had to dismount from the horse.
  2. Sie saß vom Fahrrad ab, als sie ankam.She got off the bike when she arrived.
  3. Er saß schnell ab, um das Tor zu öffnen.He quickly dismounted to open the gate.

3.) "To sit through (a meeting/event)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste die ganze Sitzung absitzen.He had to sit through the entire meeting.
  2. Sie saß die langweilige Präsentation ab.She sat through the boring presentation.
  3. Wir saßen die Besprechung ab.We sat through the discussion.
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