ab|holen
Translation
to pick up, to collect, to fetch
Examples
Ich habe das Paket von der Post abgeholt.
I picked up the parcel from the post office.
Wann hast du die Kinder von der Schule abgeholt?
When did you pick up the children from school?
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ((from ...)) to pick sb./sth. up from ... I'll pick you up from the station.
Similar Words
Synonyms: einsammeln; Antonyms: hinbringen, liefern
Etymology
From `ab-` (away from a place) and `holen` (to fetch, to get). To fetch something from a place and bring it away.
Memory Tips
You go to a place to `holen` (get) someone and take them `ab` (away). That's 'to pick up'.