This is the 13077th most frequent German word.
abzuschalten
"Abzuschalten" means "to switch off" or "to relax/disconnect."
In this sentence, 'abzuschalten' is used to describe mentally disconnecting or unwinding, typically in a calming environment.
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.
Here, 'abzuschalten' is used to mean physically turning off electronic devices, highlighting its literal usage.
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.
In this usage, 'abzuschalten' refers to emotionally and mentally letting go of daily concerns to find relaxation.