setz mich ab
The German phrase for "drop me off" is setz mich ab.
This phrase is used when asking a driver to let you out of a vehicle at a specific location. When specifying your location, the preposition an is commonly used, such as in the phrase an der Ecke absetzen (drop me off at the corner). Alternatively, you can say lassen Sie mich hier aussteigen to mean "let me get out here".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a separable verb. The base verb is setzen, which means "to set" or "to place" and it uses the prefix ab, meaning "off" or "down".
Did you know?
- While setz mich ab is common, using the verb absetzen can also mean to 'depose' a monarch or a leader, creating a humorous mental image of being 'unseated'.
- When using setz mich ab, the reflexive version sich absetzen can mean to 'steal away' or 'make a getaway' to avoid being caught.
- In a medical context, absetzen is the specific term used for tapering off or discontinuing a medication.
Examples in context
- Entschuldigen Sie, könnten Sie mich bitte am Bahnhof absetzen? Ich bin etwas spät dran.Excuse me, could you please drop me off at the train station? I'm a bit late.
- Würden Sie mich bitte am nächstgelegenen Supermarkt absetzen? Ich muss ein paar Besorgungen erledigen.Would you drop me off at the nearest supermarket, please? I need to run some errands.
- Hey, kannst du mich nach Hause absetzen? Wir sind schon spät dran für die Party.Hey, can you drop me off at home? We're running late for the party.
- Könntest du mich bitte bei der U-Bahn-Station absetzen? Danke, dass du mich begleitest.Could you drop me off at the subway station, please? Thanks for accompanying me.
Example conversation
Hannah and Lukas are driving to the city center.
- HannahHier ist es perfekt. Setz mich ab.Here is perfect. Drop me off.
- LukasSoll ich dich direkt vor der Tür absetzen?Should I drop you off right in front of the door?
- HannahJa, das wäre super, Lukas.Yes, that would be great, Lukas.
- LukasAlles klar, steig jetzt aus.All right, get out now.
