abrichten
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Einem Tier, meistens einem Hund, beibringen, dass es auf bestimmte Befehle hört oder bestimmte Aufgaben erledigt.
Definition & meaning
The verb abrichten refers to the systematic training or conditioning of animals to perform specific tasks, follow commands, or exhibit certain behaviors. It implies a process of discipline and skill acquisition, often used in the context of working dogs (such as police or rescue dogs) or performing animals.
In a more technical, non-human context, abrichten is used in craftsmanship and engineering, particularly in woodworking or metalworking. It means to dress, plane, or true a workpiece—essentially preparing a surface to be perfectly flat, level, or at a specific angle, often using a jointer or a planer to ensure the material is straight and square.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- abrichten is a separable verb (trennbares Verb). When conjugated in a main clause, the prefix "ab-" moves to the end of the sentence (e.g., "Ich richte den Hund ab").
- It is a regular (weak) verb: richtete ab (past tense), abgerichtet (past participle).
Word origin: The word is composed of the prefix "ab-" (off, away, or indicating completion) and "richten" (to straighten, to align, or to judge). Historically, it implies "to bring into the correct form" or "to align according to a standard."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
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For the training of animals:
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For the technical process (truing/planing):
Antonyms:
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Examples
Ich bringe meinen Hund dazu, sich zu setzen, indem ich ihn abrichte.verb
I get my dog to sit by training him.
Kannst du mir zeigen, wie man einen Papagei abrichtet?verb
Can you show me how to train a parrot?
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