abnehmbar
removable
Designed so that it can be taken off, removed, or detached from something.
EXAMPLE
Der Bezug des Sofas ist abnehmbar.
The sofa cover is removable.
abnehmbar
removable
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry abnehmbar, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | abnehmbar |
|---|
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Abnehmbar' is made up of the verb 'abnehmen' (to remove) and the ending '-bar'. '-bar' indicates that something is possible; 'ab-' indicates detaching or taking something away here.
EXAMPLE
Die Armlehnen des Sessels sind abnehmbar.
The armrests of the armchair are removable.
Typical collocations
'Abnehmbar' is often used with parts of furniture, clothing, or devices. Typical collocations include 'abnehmbarer Bezug' (removable cover), 'abnehmbare Teile' (removable parts), and 'abnehmbare Batterie' (removable battery).
EXAMPLE
Die abnehmbare Batterie kann separat geladen werden.
The removable battery can be charged separately.
Product descriptions
The word occurs particularly often in product descriptions, instruction manuals, and technical information. There, it describes a practical feature of an object.
EXAMPLE
Der Kinderwagen hat ein abnehmbares Verdeck.
The stroller has a removable canopy.
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