verabschieden
say goodbye
Jemandem Tschüss sagen oder etwas offiziell beschließen.
The German word "verabschieden" is a verb meaning "to say goodbye" or "to adopt/publish" (like a law or resolution).
It is made from:
- "Abschied": meaning farewell or goodbye.
- The prefix "ver-": which often indicates a process or completion.
Similar words:
- "sich verabschieden" (reflexive) – to take leave, say goodbye.
- "kündigen" – to resign or terminate (more formal).
- " verabschieden" (non-reflexive) – to pass (e.g., a law).
Differences:
- "verabschieden" can mean both parting and officially adopting something, depending on context.
- Other synonyms focus more on just leaving (e.g., "sich verabschieden") or formal termination (e.g., "kündigen").
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Examples
Ich verabschiede mich von meinen Freunden.verb
I am saying goodbye to my friends.
Wir müssen uns gleich verabschieden.verb
We have to say goodbye soon.
Wir verabschieden uns am Bahnhof.verb
We are saying goodbye at the train station.
Sie verabschieden sich herzlich voneinander.verb
They say goodbye to each other warmly.
Sie verabschiedet sich von ihren Freunden.verb
She says goodbye to her friends.
Sie verabschieden sich und gehen nach Hause.verb
They say goodbye and go home.
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