abnehmen
to lose weight
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈapˌneːmən/
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Cultural Note
'Abnehmen' is a separable verb with multiple meanings: to lose weight, to pick up (the phone), or to take off/remove. Context determines the meaning. Germany uses the metric system, so weight is always discussed in kilograms, not pounds.
📝 Example Sentences
Sie möchte fünf Kilo abnehmen.
She wants to lose five kilos.
Durch gesunde Ernährung kann man abnehmen.
You can lose weight through healthy eating.
Er hat zehn Kilo abgenommen.
He lost ten kilos.