der Abzug

Plural: die Abzüge
Based on: ab, abziehen
Noun
  1. the trigger
  2. the copy, the print
  3. the outlet
  4. the process of retreat
1.

the trigger

(For guns. Not for our personal triggers. Those are called "Trigger" or "wunder Punkt" in German.)
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Examples
  • Das Einhorn drückt den Abzug.
  • The unicorn pulls the trigger.
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2.

the copy, the print

(In context of photos. NOT for paper copies of some text)
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  • Die Fotografin macht einen Abzug von ihrem Foto.
  • The photographer makes a print of her photo.
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3.

the outlet

(for gasses and fumes)
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4.

the process of retreat

(for armies)
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How many meanings does the German word 'Abzug' have?

Abzug has 4 distinct meanings: 1. the trigger, 2. the copy, the print, 3. the outlet , 4. the process of retreat .

What is the gender of 'Abzug'?

der

What is the plural of 'Abzug'?

die Abzüge

What is 'Abzug' related to?

The word 'Abzug' is related to ab and abziehen.

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Prefix Verbs Explained – “abziehen”
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