How is the word abfahren translated from German to English

English translation
depart
verb

Mit einem Fahrzeug einen Ort verlassen; von Zügen und Bussen: losfahren.

To leave a place in a vehicle; of trains and buses: to set off.

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  • Der Bus fährt in fünf Minuten ab. — The bus departs in five minutes.

  • Wir fahren morgen um sieben ab. — We're leaving tomorrow at seven.

  • Von welchem Bahnsteig fährt der Zug nach Hamburg ab? — Which platform does the train to Hamburg leave from?

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