abfahren

This is the 4099th most frequent German word.


abfahren

"Abfahren" means "to depart" or "to leave," typically referring to vehicles.


Here, 'abfahren' is used in the context of a vehicle departing from a place.

Der Bus wird in zehn Minuten abfahren.

The bus will depart in ten minutes.


In this sentence, 'abfahren' refers to a person's intention to leave a location by any means of transportation.

Ich möchte früh am Morgen abfahren, um den Verkehr zu vermeiden.

I want to depart early in the morning to avoid traffic.


The usage of 'abfahren' in past tense here indicates that an action of departure has already occurred.

Der Zug ist schon vor fünf Minuten abgefahren.

The train already departed five minutes ago.