German Word · Beginner
abstechen
to cut off, cut out, to carve out
Pronunciation: [ˈʔapˌʃtɛçn̩]
Meaning
to cut off, cut out, to carve out
Example
Was hilft's? Wir predigen und sprechen uns / Die Lungen heiser, und er läßt sich eben / Den Hals abstechen, wie ein wälsches Huhn.
I use the word "abstechen".
Practice tips
- Practice abstechen 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.