das Abbiegen
turning
Changing direction, especially in road traffic, by driving onto another street or in another direction.
EXAMPLE
Beim Abbiegen muss sie auf die Fußgänger achten.
When turning, she has to watch out for pedestrians.
das Abbiegen
turning
das Abbiegen
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Abbiegen, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Abbiegens |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Abbiegen | – |
| accusative | das Abbiegen | – |
| dative | dem Abbiegen | – |
| genitive | des Abbiegens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Abbiegen' (to turn) is the infinitive used as a noun. This allows the action itself to become the subject of a sentence, for example with 'Das Abbiegen erfordert …' (Turning requires …).
EXAMPLE
Das Abbiegen erfordert an dieser Kreuzung besondere Vorsicht.
Turning requires particular caution at this intersection.
Time-related expressions
'Beim Abbiegen' (when turning) describes what happens or what needs to be taken into account during the process. 'Vor dem Abbiegen' (before turning) refers to the time before it, while 'nach dem Abbiegen' (after turning) refers to the time afterward.
EXAMPLE
Beim Abbiegen darfst du den Radweg nicht blockieren.
When turning, you must not block the cycle path.
Vor dem Abbiegen musst du rechtzeitig blinken.
Before turning, you have to signal in good time.
Nach dem Abbiegen liegt die Apotheke auf der rechten Seite.
After turning, the pharmacy is on the right.
Indicating direction
The direction often comes directly after the noun: 'das Abbiegen nach links' (turning left) or 'das Abbiegen nach rechts' (turning right). In traffic regulations, the expressions 'Abbiegen ist erlaubt' (turning is allowed) and 'Abbiegen ist verboten' (turning is prohibited) are typical.
EXAMPLE
Das Abbiegen nach links ist an dieser Kreuzung verboten.
Turning left is prohibited at this intersection.
In real life
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