die Absage, -n
rejection · cancellation
Es bedeutet, dass man etwas nicht machen kann oder will, zum Beispiel eine Einladung oder ein Angebot ablehnt.
The German word "Absage" is a noun that means "rejection," "cancellation," or "refusal." It is derived from the verb "absagen," which means "to cancel" or "to decline."
Components:
- Ab: prefix meaning "away" or "off"
- Sagen: verb meaning "to say"
Similar Words:
- Ablehnung: refusal or rejection
- Stornierung: cancellation
- Zurückweisung: rejection
Differences:
- Ablehnung often focuses more on the act of rejecting an offer or application.
- Stornierung specifically refers to the cancelation of reservations, bookings, or orders and is more common in commercial contexts.
- Zurückweisung suggests a stronger sense of rejection or dismissal, often implying a definite turning away or denial.
Each of these words has a nuanced context in which it is more appropriately used, dependent on whether the emphasis is on rejection, refusal, or cancellation.
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Examples
Er erhält eine Absage für sein Angebot.noun
He receives a rejection for his offer.
Die Absage kam überraschend.noun
The cancellation came unexpectedly.
Manchmal bekommt man eine Absage nach einer Bewerbung.noun
Sometimes you get a rejection after an application.
Hast du die Absagen für die Vorstellungsgespräche erhalten?noun
Did you receive the rejections for the job interviews?
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