abridge in German
abridge in German is kürzen, verkürzen — abridge means to deprive; to cut off.
abridge in German
kürzen
(transitive) To make shorter; to shorten in duration or extent. [First attested around 1350–1470]
verkürzen
(transitive) To make shorter; to shorten in duration or extent. [First attested around 1350–1470]
verkürzen
(transitive) To shorten or contract by using fewer words, yet retaining the sense; to epitomize; to condense. [First attested in 1384] [First attested around 1350–1470]
What does "abridge" mean?
- verb To deprive; to cut off.
- verb To debar from.
- verb To make shorter; to shorten in duration or extent.
- verb To shorten or contract by using fewer words, yet retaining the sense; to epitomize; to condense.
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What is "abridge" in German?
"abridge" in German is kürzen, verkürzen. abridge means: To deprive; to cut off.
Are there other ways to say "abridge" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "abridge": kürzen, verkürzen.
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