ab|heben
Translation
to take off, to withdraw, to lift off, to stand out
Examples
Das Flugzeug hebt pünktlich ab.
The plane takes off on time.
Ich muss Geld vom Konto abheben.
I have to withdraw money from the account.
Sie hebt sich von den anderen ab.
She stands out from the others.
Er hob den Deckel vom Topf ab.
He lifted the lid off the pot.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((from sth.)) to withdraw (sth.) from (sth.) I'm withdrawing money from the account.
(plane, etc.) takes off The plane is taking off.
sich ((from sb./sth.)) to stand out from (sb./sth.) She stands out from the others with her talent.
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Etymology
From the separable prefix `ab-` (off, away) and `heben` (to lift). The core idea is 'to lift off/away'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'lifting off' (`abheben`): a plane lifts off the runway, you lift money away from the bank, or a person lifts themselves away from the crowd (stands out).