noun
das Ablegen, -
depart
The German word "ablegen" is a separable verb composed of the root "legen" meaning "to lay/put (down)" and the prefix "ab-" which implies "off" or "away".
Meaning:
- To lay down or put aside
- To take off (e.g., clothing)
- To file or submit (e.g., documents)
- To take (an exam or test)
- To cast off (e.g., a ship leaving port)
Similar words:
- abgeben (to hand in/submit)
- ablegen vs. anziehen (put on vs. take off clothes)
- bestanden (passed, related to taking exams)
Differences:
- Ablegen emphasizes the action of setting something aside, submitting, or formally completing (like an exam), whereas abgeben mostly refers to handing something over, without the sense of completion.
- Ablegen in clothing means to remove clothes, opposite of anziehen which means to put on clothes.
- When referring to exams, ablegen means "to take/sit for," while bestehen means "to pass."
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Examples
Nach dem Ablegen wurden die Ticketkontrollen durchgeführt.noun
After the departure, the ticket inspections were carried out.
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