ab|setzen
Translation
to set down, to discontinue, to deduct, to depose
Examples
Sie setzte das Glas auf dem Tisch ab.
She set the glass down on the table.
Man kann die Kosten von der Steuer absetzen.
You can deduct the costs from your taxes.
Der Arzt riet, das Medikament abzusetzen.
The doctor advised to discontinue the medication.
Der König wurde abgesetzt.
The king was deposed.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((from sth.)) to deduct sth. from sth. You can deduct travel expenses from your taxes.
((sth.)) to discontinue sth. The network had to cancel the series.
((sb.)) to depose sb. The parliament deposed the minister.
((sth.)) to set sth. down He set down his backpack.
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Etymology
From the prefix 'ab-' (off, down) and 'setzen' (to set, to put). Literally 'to set down'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'setting' something 'off' or away from its current position: setting a hat off your head, setting a cost off your taxes, setting a king off his throne.