German Word · Intermediate
abschlagen
to cut off, chop off
Pronunciation: /ˈapʃlaːɡŋ/
Meaning
to cut off, chop off
Example
So führte man sie denn auf die Sandbank in der Limmat, wo heute die Wasserkirche steht, und schlug ihnen angesichts des ruchlosen Statthalters, die Köpfe ab.
So they were carried to the sandbank in the Limmat – where the Wasserkirche now stands – and their heads cut off in the wicked governor's sight.
Practice tips
- Practice abschlagen 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 intermediate-level learners.