abziehen

abziehen

"Abziehen" means "to subtract, remove, withdraw, or pull off" depending on the context.

Here, 'abziehen' is used to indicate the action of removing something (the sticker) from another surface (the glass).

Ich muss den Aufkleber vom Glas abziehen.

I need to peel the sticker off the glass.

In this context, 'abziehen' is used reflexively to describe someone voluntarily removing themselves or distancing themselves from a situation or group.

Nach dem Streit hat er sich von der Gruppe abgezogen.

After the argument, he withdrew himself from the group.

Here, 'abziehen' is a colloquial usage meaning to rob or take away belongings by force.

Der Dieb hat versucht, die alte Dame im Park abzuziehen.

The thief attempted to rob the old lady in the park.