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abwehren (verb)

to fend off, repel

💡 Memory Tip

Think of an 'AB-shield'. You use the 'AB' to push the 'WEHR' (war/attack) away. AB-WEHREN = Away-Defense.

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Ich abwehre den Ball. → Ich wehre den Ball ab.

Ich wehre mich den Angriff. → Ich wehre den Angriff ab.

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