die Abschiebung, -en
deportation
Dies passiert, wenn eine Person ohne Erlaubnis in einem Land ist und vom Staat gezwungen wird, in ihre Heimat zurückzukehren.
The German word "Abschiebung" is a noun derived from the verb "abschieben" ("ab" + "schieben").
- "Schieben" means "to push".
- "Ab" is a prefix meaning "off" or "away".
Together, "Abschiebung" means "deportation" – the act of officially sending someone away, usually a foreigner from a country.
Similar words:
- "Deportation" (loanword, same meaning)
- "Ausweisung" (expulsion)
Difference:
- "Abschiebung" specifically refers to the physical act of sending a person back to their home country.
- "Ausweisung" can be a broader legal expulsion or banishment, sometimes without immediate deportation.
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Examples
Die Abschiebung findet morgen statt.noun
The deportation is taking place tomorrow.
Eine Abschiebung kann rechtliche Folgen haben.noun
A deportation can have legal consequences.
Die Abschiebung der Ausländer ist ein kontroverses Thema.noun
The deportation of foreigners is a controversial topic
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