die Löschung
Translation
deletion, erasure, cancellation
Examples
Die Löschung der Daten ist endgültig.
The deletion of the data is final.
Er beantragte die Löschung des Eintrags.
He applied for the deletion of the entry.
Grammar Patterns
die Löschung ((et2)) the deletion of (sth.gen) The deletion of the old data is necessary.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Tilgung (amortization), Entfernung (removal), Annullierung (cancellation)
Etymology
From the verb 'löschen' (to delete, extinguish) plus the noun-forming suffix '-ung', indicating an action or process.
Memory Tips
The '-ung' suffix is like '-tion' or '-ing' in English. So, 'löschen' (to delete) becomes 'Löschung' (the deletion).