German VERB B2 Rank 9289

abtrennen

to separate / detach

abtrennen – trennte ab – hat abgetrennt

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Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry abtrennen, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.

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abtrennen vs abschneiden

to cut off / to perform

Abschneiden and abtrennen can both refer to completely removing a part. Abschneiden specifies cutting with a sharp tool as the method. Abtrennen emphasizes more strongly that the part has become completely separated from the whole afterward, and it also allows for other methods.

Visual example for abschneiden
abtrennen

Sie trennt das beschädigte Ende des Seils vollständig vom übrigen Seil ab.

She completely separates the damaged end of the rope from the rest of it.

abschneiden

Sie schneidet das beschädigte Ende des Seils mit einem Messer ab.

She cuts off the damaged end of the rope with a knife.

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