In German
abgefahren
Meaning: wild, crazy, far-out (in a cool/impressive way)
Formal or informal? Casual slang, generally positive — describes something impressively unusual, wild, or out-there. Literally the past participle of “abfahren” (to depart/drive off), used figuratively.
Example sentences
DaswareineabgefahreneParty!
That was a wild party!
EchtabgefahrenesOutfit.
Really wild outfit.
DieIdeeistziemlichabgefahren.
That idea is pretty wild.
Common mistake
Don't confuse the slang meaning with the literal one — “abgefahren” literally means “departed” (as a train), but as slang it describes something wild or impressively unusual.
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What does “abgefahren” literally mean?
Literally, it's the past participle of “abfahren” (to depart), as in a train or vehicle leaving.
Is “abgefahren” positive or negative slang?
Generally positive — it describes something impressively wild or unusual, often admiringly.