abfahren
to depart, to leave
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
ˈapˌfaːʁən
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Cultural Note
Abfahren is a separable verb — 'ab' moves to the end of the clause. The idiom 'Der Zug ist abgefahren' (the train has left) means you've missed your chance, similar to 'that ship has sailed' in English.
📝 Example Sentences
Der Zug fährt um neun Uhr ab.
The train departs at nine o'clock.
Wann fahren wir ab?
When do we leave?
Der Bus ist schon abgefahren.
The bus has already departed.