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off in German

off in German is ranzig, schlecht, verdorben — off means away from a place, position, or reference point.

off in German

ranzig
adj
(chiefly, UK, ) Rancid, rotten, gone bad.
schlecht
adj
(chiefly, UK, ) Rancid, rotten, gone bad.
verdorben
adj
(chiefly, UK, ) Rancid, rotten, gone bad.
davon
adv
In a direction away from the speaker or other reference point.
weg
adv
In a direction away from the speaker or other reference point.
aus
adv
Into a state of non-operation or non-existence.
kaltmachen
verb

What does "off" mean?

  1. adv Away from a place, position, or reference point.
    "She drove off without saying goodbye."
  2. adj Not switched on or not working; turned off.
    "Make sure the stove is off before you leave."
  3. adj Cancelled or no longer happening.
    "The wedding is off after they broke up last week."
  4. adj Of food or drink: spoiled or gone bad.
    "This milk smells off — throw it out."

off in a sentence

  • She drove off without saying goodbye.
  • Make sure the stove is off before you leave.
  • The wedding is off after they broke up last week.
  • This milk smells off — throw it out.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "off" in German?

"off" in German is ranzig, schlecht, verdorben. off means: Away from a place, position, or reference point.

How do you use "off" in a sentence?

Example: "She drove off without saying goodbye." In German, "off" is ranzig, schlecht, verdorben.

Are there other ways to say "off" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "off": ranzig, schlecht, verdorben, davon, weg, aus.

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