Abwandern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abwandern" is used as verb with the meaning of "migrate", "emigrate" or "move away".

Essential properties of "abwandern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: abwandern
  • Simple past: wanderte ab
  • Participle: abgewandert

See full conjugation of abwandern

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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 "abwandern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Move to settle elsewhere"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Viele Menschen wandern ab, um bessere Arbeitsmöglichkeiten zu finden.Many people migrate to find better job opportunities.
  2. Die Vögel wandern ab, wenn der Winter naht.The birds migrate when winter approaches.
  3. In den letzten Jahren wanderten viele Fachkräfte ins Ausland ab.In recent years, many skilled workers emigrated abroad.

2.) "Deviate from a topic"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte wander nicht vom Thema ab und bleib bei der Sache.Please don't stray from the topic and stick to the point.
  2. Er wandert oft in Gesprächen ab und verliert den Faden.He often wanders off in conversations and loses the thread.
  3. Während der Diskussion wanderte sie immer wieder ab.During the discussion, she kept straying off.
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