ab|schleppen
Translation
to tow away, to haul off
Examples
Falsch geparkte Autos werden abgeschleppt.
Illegally parked cars will be towed away.
Der Pannendienst musste mein Auto abschleppen.
The breakdown service had to tow my car.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) abschleppen to tow (sth.) away The breakdown service had to tow my car away.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ziehen (to pull), bergen (to recover)
Etymology
From 'ab-' (away) and 'schleppen' (to drag, haul). Literally 'to drag away'.
Memory Tips
Picture a tow truck 'dragging' (schleppen) a car 'away' (ab).