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abführen

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Conjugation

verb

(TO GUIDE SOMEONE OR SOMETHING AWAY)

The police lead the suspect away. - Die Polizei führt den Verdächtigen ab.

(TO REMOVE SOMETHING FROM A PLACE)

We need to take away the trash. - Wir müssen den Müll abführen.

(TO TAKE SOMEONE INTO CUSTODY)

The officers arrest the man. - Die Beamten führen den Mann ab.

(TO TAKE SOMETHING AWAY FORCEFULLY)

The thief carried off the loot. - Der Dieb führte die Beute ab.

(TO EXPEL WASTE FROM THE BODY)

The dog needs to defecate now. - Der Hund muss jetzt abführen.

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