der Abschied, -e
farewell
Es ist der Moment, wenn man sich von jemandem trennt oder auf Wiedersehen sagt.
The German word "Abschied" is a noun that means "farewell" or "goodbye". It is composed of the prefix "ab" (which often signifies separation or departure) and "Schied" (which comes from "scheiden," meaning "to part" or "to separate").
Similar words in German include "Verabschiedung" (farewell ceremony or parting), "Lebewohl" (farewell, more formal), and "Tschüss" (informal goodbye).
The difference between "Abschied" and these similar words lies in their usage context: "Abschied" is more general and can pertain to any farewell, while "Verabschiedung" often refers to a formal goodbye or event. "Lebewohl" is also more formal, whereas "Tschüss" is an informal, casual way to say goodbye.
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Examples
Sie nahm Abschied von ihrer Familie.noun
She said farewell to her family.
Sein Abschied war sehr emotional.noun
His farewell was very emotional.
Der Abschied fällt mir schwer.noun
The farewell is hard for me.
Der Abschied fällt uns nicht leicht.noun
The farewell is not easy for us.
Unser Abschied war sehr emotional.noun
Our farewell was very emotional.
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