No. 13,077 in German
abzuschalten
"Abzuschalten" means "to switch off" or "to relax/disconnect."
In a sentence
Nach einem langen Arbeitstag liebe ich es, mich in der Natur zu entspannen und abzuschalten.
After a long day of work, I love relaxing and unwinding in nature.
In this sentence, 'abzuschalten' is used to describe mentally disconnecting or unwinding, typically in a calming environment.
Experten empfehlen, vor dem Schlafengehen alle elektronischen Geräte abzuschalten, um besser zu schlafen.
Experts recommend switching off all electronic devices before sleeping to sleep better.
Here, 'abzuschalten' is used to mean physically turning off electronic devices, highlighting its literal usage.
Im Urlaub sollte man bewusst versuchen, vom Alltag abzuschalten, um sich richtig zu erholen.
On vacation, one should consciously try to disconnect from daily life to properly relax.
In this usage, 'abzuschalten' refers to emotionally and mentally letting go of daily concerns to find relaxation.
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