Absenden

Absenden is a German verb meaning to send away, to dispatch, or to submit. It is formed with the prefix ab- attached to senden, yielding a nuance of sending something off or completing the act of sending. The term can refer to physical mail as well as digital messages, forms, or documents.

As a noun, das Absenden refers to the act of sending. In everyday and especially online contexts, Absenden is also used as the label on a button that submits a form, similar to the English “Submit.” Related noun forms include Absendung, which more generally denotes dispatch or sending, often in logistical or postal contexts.

Usage notes and examples: The verb is commonly used for both mailing and digital submissions. For example: Ich werde die Bewerbung absenden (I will submit the application). Klicken Sie auf Absenden, um das Formular zu übermitteln (Click Submit to send the form). The perfect tense is formed with haben: Ich habe die E-Mail abgesendet. Common synonyms include abschicken and versenden; abschicken is often more colloquial, while versenden is frequently used for distribution or mailing to recipients.

Distinctions: Absenden emphasizes bringing the item to its destination or completing a submission, whereas versenden highlights the act of dispatch to one or more recipients, and abschicken tends to be a casual alternative. In postal contexts, Absendung or der Versand may be used to denote the process of sending goods or letters in a broader sense.

Overall, Absenden is a versatile term in German for actions that involve sending, submitting, or dispatching, with specific nuance depending on the context and formality.