die Verabschiedung
Translation
farewell, goodbye, passing, adoption
Examples
Die Verabschiedung war sehr emotional.
The farewell was very emotional.
Die Verabschiedung des Gesetzes dauerte lange.
The passing of the law took a long time.
Grammar Patterns
the farewell ((to sb.)) the farewell to sb. The farewell to our colleagues was sad.
the passing ((of sth.)) the passing of sth. The passing of the new law is imminent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Abschied, das Lebewohl; (law) die Annahme, die Genehmigung; Antonyms: die Begrüßung, der Empfang
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' (indicating completion) + 'Abschied' (farewell) + the suffix '-ung' (forms a noun). It literally means 'the act of bidding farewell'.
Memory Tips
Think of the verb 'verabschieden' (to say goodbye). The '-ung' suffix turns the action into a noun, 'the saying of goodbye'.