absägen
German (Berlin)
/ˈapˌzɛːɡən/, /ˈapˌzeːɡən/
verb-weak
Definitions
- to saw off
- (figurative) to oust, to displace, to preempt
Etymology
Prefix from German sägen (saw).
Origin
German (Berlin)
sägen
Gloss
saw
Concept
Semantic Field
Basic actions and technology
Ontological Category
Action/Process