abgelegt
take · take off · put down · file
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The German word "abgelegt" is the past participle form of the verb "ablegen", which means "to take off," "to file," or "to drop off".
- The core verb "legen" means "to lay" or "to put".
- The prefix "ab-" often implies "off," "away," or "down".
So, "ablegen" combines as "to lay off" or "to put down," and "abgelegt" refers to something that has been put down, removed, or completed.
Similar words:
- "fernlegen" (to put away)
- "ablegen" (to file, drop, take off)
Differences:
- "abgelegt" emphasizes the completion or removal action.
- Words like "ablegen" in the sense of filing emphasize organization or official deposit.
- Others like "fallen lassen" (to drop) denote an uncontrolled dropping, unlike the deliberate action implied by "ablegen."
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Examples
Er hat die Prüfung erfolgreich abgelegt.adjective
He has successfully taken the exam.
Die alte Jacke wurde abgelegt und hängt nun am Haken.adjective
The old jacket was taken off and now hangs on the hook.
Gestern habe ich meine Tasche auf dem Stuhl abgelegt.adjective
Yesterday I put down my bag on the chair.
Die Koffer wurden im Zimmer ordentlich abgelegt.adjective
The suitcases were neatly put down in the room.
Alle Unterlagen wurden im Büro ordentlich abgelegt.adjective
All documents were neatly filed in the office.
Die Arbeiter haben ihre Werkzeuge nach der Pause abgelegt.adjective
The workers put down their tools after the break.
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