ab|bremsen
Translation
to brake, to slow down, to decelerate
Examples
Der Fahrer musste stark abbremsen.
The driver had to brake sharply.
Wir müssen das Wachstum abbremsen.
We have to slow down the growth.
Grammar Patterns
(intransitive) to slow down The car slows down.
((sth.)) to slow sth. down The driver slows the car down.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verlangsamen, drosseln; Antonyms: beschleunigen
Etymology
From 'ab-' (down, off) + 'bremsen' (to brake). The 'ab-' prefix emphasizes the action of bringing speed down.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ab' as 'down'. You are pushing the speed 'down' with the 'Bremse' (brake).