Absagen
Example: Wir mussten das Treffen wegen des schlechten Wetters absagen.
Definition
"Absagen" means to cancel or decline an arranged event or appointment, often because of unforeseen circumstances or a change in plans. For example, "Wir mussten das Treffen wegen des schlechten Wetters absagen" means we had to cancel the meeting due to bad weather.
Etymology
The German verb "absagen" is formed from the prefix "ab-" meaning 'off' or 'away' and the verb "sagen" meaning 'to say'. Literally, it means 'to say off' or 'to say no', reflecting the action of rejecting or canceling an agreement or appointment.
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"Absagen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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