ab|zupfen
Translation
to pluck off, to pick off
Examples
Sie zupft die welken Blätter von der Pflanze ab.
She plucks the withered leaves from the plant.
Das Kind zupft die Blütenblätter ab.
The child is plucking off the petals.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) ((von+3)) to pluck (sth.) off (sth.) She plucks the withered leaves from the plant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to pick off, to tear off
Etymology
From 'ab-' (off) and 'zupfen' (to pluck, tug). Literally 'to pluck off'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'zupfen' as the gentle tug you use to pluck a petal, and 'ab' signifies that it comes off.