diff --git a/src/vim9expr.c b/src/vim9expr.c
index 9a96034..7b8c96a 100644
--- a/src/vim9expr.c
+++ b/src/vim9expr.c
@@ -373,6 +373,7 @@
 		break;
 	    }
 	}
+
 	ocmember_T  *ocm = NULL;
 	if (ufunc == NULL)
 	{
@@ -405,6 +406,15 @@
 	    }
 	}
 
+	if (is_super && IS_ABSTRACT_METHOD(ufunc))
+	{
+	    // Trying to invoke an abstract method in a super class is not
+	    // allowed.
+	    semsg(_(e_abstract_method_str_direct), ufunc->uf_name,
+		    ufunc->uf_defclass->class_name);
+	    return FAIL;
+	}
+
 	// A private object method can be used only inside the class where it
 	// is defined or in one of the child classes.
 	// A private class method can be used only in the class where it is