der Abschied
Translation
farewell, goodbye, departure, resignation
Examples
Der Abschied fiel uns allen schwer.
The farewell was difficult for all of us.
Er nahm Abschied von seinen Freunden.
He said goodbye to his friends.
Sie reichte ihren Abschied ein.
She handed in her resignation.
Grammar Patterns
to take one's leave ((from sb./sth.)) Abschied ((von+3)) nehmen He took his leave of his colleagues.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Trennung, Lebewohl; Antonyms: Begrüßung, Ankunft
Etymology
From 'ab-' (away) and 'scheiden' (to separate). Literally means 'a separation away'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'shedding' a tear when you say goodbye. 'Abschied' sounds a bit like 'up-shed'.