ab|nehmen
Translation
to lose weight, to take off (a hat), to decrease, to take something from someone
Examples
Ich möchte fünf Kilo abnehmen.
I want to lose five kilos.
Er nimmt seinen Hut ab.
He takes off his hat.
Der Wind hat stark abgenommen.
The wind has decreased significantly.
Kannst du mir die Tasche abnehmen?
Can you take the bag from me?
Grammar Patterns
abnehmen to lose weight I have lost five kilos.
((sth.)) abnehmen to take sth. off He takes off his hat.
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) abnehmen to take sth. from sb. Can you take the bag from me?
Similar Words
Synonyms: verringern, reduzieren; Antonyms: zunehmen, aufsetzen
Etymology
From the prefix 'ab-' (off, away) + 'nehmen' (to take). Literally 'to take off/away'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'taking away' weight from your body, 'taking off' a hat, or the wind's strength being 'taken away'.