ADPOSITION
ab/ap/from; off; as of
ab is a German adposition that means from, off, or as of. It is pronounced /ap/.
Definitions
1.away from a place, starting from a point(separation or origin)
a.indicating the starting point in time or space
Der Zug fährt ab Berlin um 10 Uhr.—The train departs from Berlin at 10 o'clock.
b.indicating removal or separation
Das Etikett lässt sich leicht ab der Flasche lösen.—The label can be easily removed from the bottle.
2.from a certain amount or price onward(amount, price)
a.minimum threshold (e.g., price, age)
Die Eintrittspreise gelten ab 10 Euro.—The entrance prices start at 10 euros.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ab" mean in English?
- "ab" means from, off, or as of. It is a German adposition.
- How do you pronounce "ab"?
- "ab" is pronounced /ap/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "ab"?
- "ab" is a adposition in German.
