abmachen
arrange · make · agree · take off
Wenn man mit einer anderen Person einen Plan macht oder sich auf etwas einigt. Es kann auch bedeuten, dass man etwas Festes von einer Oberfläche entfernt.
The German word "abmachen" is a separable verb composed of the prefix "ab" (off/down) and the verb "machen" (to make/do).
Meaning:
"Abmachen" means to arrange, agree on, or settle something (e.g., a meeting, a deal). It can also mean to remove or take off something (e.g., a sticker).
Similar words:
- vereinbaren (to agree on, arrange)
- absprechen (to agree, coordinate)
- entfernen (to remove — in the sense of physical removal)
Difference:
- "Abmachen" often emphasizes reaching an agreement or arranging something informally, whereas "vereinbaren" is usually more formal.
- "Entfernen" is closer to the physical removal, while "abmachen" covers both removal and agreement depending on context.
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Examples
Können wir das Treffen für später abmachen?verb
Can we arrange the meeting for later?
Lass uns das Treffen abmachen.verb
Let's arrange the meeting.
Heute möchte Anna einen Termin mit dir abmachen.verb
Today Anna wants to make an appointment with you.
Morgen können wir einen gemeinsamen Termin abmachen.verb
Tomorrow we can arrange a joint appointment.
Hast du endlich mit ihm abgemacht, wann ihr euch trefft?verb
Have you finally agreed with him when you will meet?
Die Kinder machten das Poster von der Tür ab, bevor sie hinausgingen.verb
The children took the poster off the door before they went outside.
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