die Räumung
Translation
evacuation, clearing, clearance, eviction
Examples
Die Räumung des Gebäudes verlief friedlich.
The evacuation of the building went peacefully.
Der Räumungsverkauf beginnt morgen.
The clearance sale starts tomorrow.
Grammar Patterns
the clearing/evacuation of ((sth.)) The clearing of the site is complete.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Evakuierung (evacuation), Freimachung (clearing); Antonyms: Besetzung (occupation)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'räumen' (to clear, to make room) and the noun-forming suffix '-ung', indicating an action or process.
Memory Tips
Think of 'making room' ('Raum') by clearing a space. 'Räumung' is the act of doing this on a larger scale, like for a building.