die Beurlaubung
Translation
leave of absence, furlough, sabbatical
Examples
Er beantragte eine Beurlaubung vom Dienst.
He applied for a leave of absence from duty.
Die Beurlaubung für ein Jahr wurde genehmigt.
The one-year leave of absence was approved.
Grammar Patterns
a leave of absence ((from sth.)) eine Beurlaubung von etwas She took a leave of absence from her job.
Similar Words
Freistellung (exemption), Sonderurlaub (special leave)
Etymology
From the verb 'beurlauben' (to grant leave). Composed of 'be-' (prefix) + 'Urlaub' (leave, holiday) + '-ung' (nominalizing suffix).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the official, formal act of getting 'Urlaub' (leave). The 'be-' prefix often implies an action being done to something.