die Entlassung, -en
dismissal · layoff
Es bedeutet, dass jemand offiziell von einer Aufgabe, Arbeit oder einem Aufenthalt in einer Einrichtung beendet wird und nach Hause gehen darf oder muss.
The German word "Entlassung" is a noun that means "dismissal" or "discharge". It originates from the verb "entlassen", which is made up of the prefix "ent-" (indicating removal or separation) and the verb "lassen" (to let or to leave). "Entlassung" often refers to the act of releasing someone from a duty, such as firing an employee or discharging a patient from the hospital.
Similar words in German include "Kündigung" (termination, often of a job or contract), "Freistellung" (release from duties), and "Abgang" (departure).
Differences:
- "Kündigung" specifically often involves formal employment contexts where there is a termination of a contract.
- "Freistellung" can refer to being relieved of duties temporarily or permanently but does not necessarily mean termination.
- "Abgang" can imply leaving or exiting, not necessarily in a formal discharge context like military or employment dismissals.
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Examples
Die Entlassung des Mitarbeiters war unerwartet.noun
The dismissal of the employee was unexpected.
Seine Entlassung kam unerwartet.noun
His dismissal came unexpectedly.
Die Entlassung des Mitarbeiters wurde offiziell bekanntgegeben.noun
The dismissal of the employee was officially announced.
Seine Entlassung kam überraschend.noun
His dismissal came unexpectedly.
Nach der Entlassung suchte sie sofort eine neue Arbeitsstelle.noun
After the dismissal, she immediately looked for a new job.
Viele Arbeitnehmer fürchten Entlassungen in der aktuellen Wirtschaftslage.noun
Many employees fear layoffs in the current economic situation.
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