Nomen

die Kündigung

Translation

termination, notice, resignation, dismissal

Examples

Ich habe meine Kündigung eingereicht.

I have submitted my resignation.

Er erhielt die Kündigung von seinem Chef.

He received the notice of termination from his boss.

Die Kündigung des Mietvertrags ist gültig.

The termination of the rental agreement is valid.

Grammar Patterns

to hand in/submit ((one's notice/resignation)) ((eine Kündigung einreichen)) She is handing in her notice tomorrow.

to receive ((notice of termination)) ((eine Kündigung erhalten)) He received his notice of termination yesterday.

the termination ((of sth.)) ((die Kündigung von et3)) The termination of the contract was a surprise.

kündigen (to terminate), die Ankündigung (announcement), kündbar (terminable)

Similar Words

Synonyms: die Entlassung (dismissal), der Rücktritt (resignation); Antonyms: die Einstellung (hiring), der Vertragsabschluss (conclusion of a contract)

Etymology

From the verb 'kündigen' (to terminate/resign), related to 'kund' (known). It signifies the act of making something known, specifically an ending.

Memory Tips

Think of 'kund' as 'known'. A 'Kündigung' is making it known that a contract or employment is ending.

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