Absteigen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Absteigen" is used as verb with the meaning of "get off", "dismount" or "alight".

Essential properties of "absteigen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: absteigen
  • Simple past: stieg ab
  • Participle: abgestiegen

See full conjugation of absteigen

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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 "absteigen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Descend from vehicle/horse; get off"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste vom Fahrrad absteigen.He had to get off his bicycle.
  2. Sie stieg vom Pferd ab.She dismounted from the horse.
  3. Wir steigen an der nächsten Haltestelle ab.We get off at the next stop.

2.) "Stay temporarily (e.g., in a hotel)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir steigen in einem kleinen Hotel ab.We are staying in a small hotel.
  2. Er stieg bei Freunden ab.He stayed with friends.
  3. Sie stieg in einer Pension ab.She stayed in a guesthouse.

3.) "Be relegated (sports)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Team stieg in die zweite Liga ab.The team was relegated to the second league.
  2. Nach der Niederlage stieg der Verein ab.After the defeat, the club was relegated.
  3. Sie steigen dieses Jahr ab.They are getting relegated this year.
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