German Word · Beginner
abfassen
to write down
Pronunciation: /ˈapˌfasn̩/
Meaning
to write down
Example
Der Jugendliche wurde beim Autodiebstahl abgefasst.
the teenager was caught stealing the car
Practice tips
- Practice abfassen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for beginner-level learners.