ab|haben
Translation
to get a share of, to want a piece of, to have taken off (clothing)
Examples
Kann ich etwas von deinem Kuchen abhaben?
Can I have some of your cake?
Er hatte den Hut schon abgehabt.
He already had his hat off.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((from sth.)) to get a share of (sth.) from (sth.) Can I have a piece of your chocolate?
((sth.)) to have (sth.) off He already had his jacket off.
Similar Words
abkriegen (to get a share), bekommen (to receive)
Etymology
From 'ab-' (off) and 'haben' (to have). Literally 'to have off'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'having' ('haben') a piece 'off' ('ab-') a whole cake. Or 'having' your hat 'off' ('ab-') your head.