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abgesetzt
discontinued · cancelled
The German word "abgesetzt" is the past participle of the verb "absetzen".
- "setzen" means "to set" or "to place".
- The prefix "ab-" implies separation, removal, or discount.
"abgesetzt" can mean:
- taken off (e.g., a product taken off the market),
- removed,
- discontinued,
- or in clothing, "contrasted" (like colors).
Similar words include:
- entfernt (removed),
- abgebrochen (discontinued),
- ausgesetzt (suspended).
Differences:
- "Abgesetzt" often emphasizes deliberate removal or discontinuation.
- "Entfernt" is more general for "removed."
- "Ausgesetzt" implies temporary suspension rather than full removal.
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Examples
Das Produkt wurde abgesetzt.adjective
The product has been discontinued.
Die Serie ist abgesetzt.adjective
The series is cancelled.
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