abgeschaltet
Translation
switched off, turned off, shut down
Examples
Der Computer ist abgeschaltet.
The computer is switched off.
Das Kraftwerk wurde abgeschaltet.
The power plant was shut down.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is switched off sth. is switched off The cellphone is switched off.
sth. was shut down sth. was shut down The power was shut down.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ausgeschaltet, ausgemacht; Antonyms: eingeschaltet, angeschaltet
Etymology
From 'ab-' (off) + 'schalten' (to switch). Literally 'to switch off'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'schalten' to an electrical 'switch'. 'Ab' means 'off'. So, 'switched off'. It can also mean to mentally switch off or relax.