ab|sprechen
Translation
to arrange, to agree upon, to coordinate, to deny
Examples
Wir müssen einen Termin absprechen.
We need to arrange an appointment.
Man kann ihm den Mut nicht absprechen.
You cannot deny his courage.
Die Teams sprechen sich wöchentlich ab.
The teams coordinate weekly.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) ((mit+3)) to arrange sth. with sb. We need to arrange the plan with the boss.
((j-m)) ((et4)) to deny sb. sth. You can't deny his talent.
sich ((mit+3)) ((über+4)) to coordinate with sb. about sth. The partners coordinate about the details.
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Etymology
From 'ab-' (off, away) and 'sprechen' (to speak). It implies settling something by 'speaking it off' the agenda, or denying something by 'speaking it away' from someone.
Memory Tips
Think of 'speaking' (sprechen) something 'off' (ab) the table, meaning it's been agreed upon and settled.