Meaning
To choose not to do something or to ignore it.
Cultural Background
In German corporate culture, 'absehen von' is a polite way to reject a proposal without being blunt. Austrian German uses this phrase similarly, often in formal administrative contexts. Swiss German speakers use this in formal writing, often in banking or legal contexts. In academic writing, 'Von X abgesehen' is the standard way to introduce a caveat.
Dative Case
Always remember that 'von' requires the dative case. 'Von dem' becomes 'vom'.
Separable Verb
Don't forget the 'ab' at the end of the sentence!
Meaning
To choose not to do something or to ignore it.
Dative Case
Always remember that 'von' requires the dative case. 'Von dem' becomes 'vom'.
Separable Verb
Don't forget the 'ab' at the end of the sentence!
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Wir ___ von einer weiteren Diskussion ab.
The verb 'absehen' is separable. The 'ab' must go to the end.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct usage.
The preposition 'von' requires the dative case (dem).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Sollen wir den Vertrag kündigen? B: Nein, wir sollten ___.
The correct structure is 'davon absehen'.
🎉 Score: /3
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Practice Bank
3 exercisesWir ___ von einer weiteren Diskussion ab.
The verb 'absehen' is separable. The 'ab' must go to the end.
Choose the correct usage.
The preposition 'von' requires the dative case (dem).
A: Sollen wir den Vertrag kündigen? B: Nein, wir sollten ___.
The correct structure is 'davon absehen'.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsYes, it is almost exclusively used in formal or professional contexts.
No, it sounds very unnatural and stiff.
Yes, when used in the sense of 'refraining'.
Related Phrases
verzichten auf
synonymto forgo
abgesehen davon
builds onapart from that
außer Acht lassen
similarto disregard
