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Abspeisen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Abspeisen" is used as verb with the meaning of "dismiss", "fob off" or "get rid of".
Essential properties of "abspeisen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: abspeisen
- Simple past: speiste ab
- Participle: abgespeist
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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 "abspeisen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To dismiss someone with food or money"
- Definition: "To give food or money to get rid of someone."
- Translation(s): dismiss, fob off, get rid of
- Synonym(s): abfertigen, abspeisen
- Related word(s): speisen, abfertigen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er versucht, mich mit einer Ausrede abzuspeisen.
- Sie hat ihn mit einem kleinen Geschenk abgespeist.
- Er wurde mit einer geringen Summe abgespeist.
2.) "To feed someone inadequately"
- Definition: "To provide food to someone, usually in an unsatisfactory manner."
- Translation(s): feed (inadequately), serve (poorly)
- Synonym(s): verköstigen, speisen
- Related word(s): füttern, verköstigen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Gäste wurden mit kaltem Essen abgespeist.
- Er speiste die Kinder mit Brot ab.
- Sie speiste uns mit Resten ab.