absagen
cancel
Etwas nicht stattfinden lassen oder mitteilen, dass man nicht teilnehmen kann.
The German word "absagen" is a verb that means "to cancel" or "to call off". It combines the prefix "ab-" which often implies "off" or "away" with the verb "sagen" which means "to say". This verb is used when informing someone that a planned event or engagement will not occur.
Similar words in German include:
- "annullieren" (to annul/cancel, particularly in legal or formal contexts).
- "stornieren" (to cancel, typically used in commercial situations like bookings or orders).
Differences between these words include:
- "Absagen" is a general term used for a wide range of contexts from personal plans to public events.
- "Annullieren" often involves legal finality and nullification.
- "Stornieren" is commonly used in commercial and transactional settings, like canceling a reservation or an order.
Each word carries slight nuances that make them more suitable in specific contexts.
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Examples
Ich sage die Veranstaltung ab.verb
I am cancelling the event.
Er hat das Event kurzfristig abgesagt.verb
He canceled the event at short notice.
Er muss seine Verabredung absagen.verb
He has to cancel his appointment.
Er sagt das Treffen kurzfristig ab.verb
He cancels the meeting at short notice.
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