ab
Translation
from, off, down
Examples
Ab morgen rauche ich nicht mehr.
Starting tomorrow, I will no longer smoke.
Der Knopf ist ab.
The button is off.
Ab Seite 10 wird es interessant.
It gets interesting from page 10.
Grammar Patterns
((+dat.)) from (a point in time/space) Ab dem Bahnhof nehmen wir ein Taxi.
((adverb)) off, gone The button is ab.
Similar Words
Synonyms: von ... an (from ... on); Antonyms: an (at), zu (to), bis (until)
Etymology
Derived from Old High German 'aba', meaning 'away from'. It shares roots with the English words 'of' and 'off'.
Memory Tips
Picture 'ab' as a launch point. 'Ab morgen' means 'starting tomorrow'. It sets a clear beginning.