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abheben

to pick up (the phone)

In German

abheben

AP-heh-ben
🇬🇧 English
to pick up (the phone)
🇪🇸 Español
descolgar (el teléfono)
🇮🇹 Italiano
rispondere (al telefono)
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Note

"Abheben" is a separable verb. The prefix "ab-" moves to the end in simple sentences. It also means "to take off" (e.g., an airplane).

Example Sentences

1

Ich muss schnell abheben.

I need to pick up quickly.

2

Niemand hebt ab.

Nobody is picking up.

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