noun

die Abreise, -n

departure

Der Moment, in dem eine Person einen Ort verlässt, um woanders hinzugehen.

Definition & meaning

Die Abreise describes the act of leaving a place, typically at the beginning of a trip or journey. It refers to the moment or the scheduled time when someone departs from their current location to travel to another destination.

Grammar & Word origin

The word is a feminine noun (die Abreise). It is formed by the prefix ab- (meaning "off" or "away") and the noun Reise (meaning "trip" or "journey"). The verb associated with this noun is abreisen .

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • Abfahrt (specifically for departure by vehicle)
  • Aufbruch (the act of setting off/starting a journey)
  • Weggang (the act of leaving)

Antonyms:

  • Ankunft (arrival)
  • Anreise (the journey to a destination)

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Examples

Die Abreise findet morgen früh statt.noun

The departure takes place tomorrow morning.

Unsere Abreise wurde kurzfristig geändert.noun

Our departure was changed at short notice.

Vor der Abreise packten wir schnell unsere Koffer.noun

Before the departure we quickly packed our suitcases.

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