NOUN
Abfahrt/ˈapˌfaːɐ̯t/departure; start (of race); exit (from highway)
Abfahrt is a German noun that means departure, start (of race), or exit (from highway). It is pronounced /ˈapˌfaːɐ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Abfahrten".
Definitions
1.departure of a vehicle (esp. train, bus, etc.)(travel/public transport)
a.the time or act of leaving
Die Abfahrt des Zuges ist um 8 Uhr.—The train's departure is at 8 o'clock.
2.the start or process of a downhill race (esp. skiing)(sports)
a.downhill event in skiing
Bei der Abfahrt erreichte sie den zweiten Platz.—She got second place in the downhill.
3.exit/turnoff from a highway(roads/motorways)
a.junction or ramp where vehicles leave a main road
Nehmen Sie die nächste Abfahrt rechts.—Take the next exit on the right.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Abfahrt | die Abfahrten |
| Genitive | der Abfahrt | der Abfahrten |
| Dative | der Abfahrt | den Abfahrten |
| Accusative | die Abfahrt | die Abfahrten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Abfahrt" mean in English?
- "Abfahrt" means departure, start (of race), or exit (from highway). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Abfahrt"?
- "Abfahrt" is pronounced /ˈapˌfaːɐ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Abfahrt" der, die, or das?
- "Abfahrt" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Abfahrt"?
- The plural of "Abfahrt" is "Abfahrten".
- What part of speech is "Abfahrt"?
- "Abfahrt" is a noun in German.
