die Abkehr
Translation
renunciation, abandonment, turning away, departure
Examples
Seine Abkehr von alten Gewohnheiten war schwer.
His turning away from old habits was difficult.
Die Abkehr von der traditionellen Politik ist deutlich.
The departure from traditional politics is clear.
Grammar Patterns
die Abkehr von+3 the turning away from sth. The turning away from fossil fuels is necessary.
Similar Words
Abwendung (turning away), Lossagung (renunciation); Antonyms: Hinwendung (turning towards), Festhalten (adherence)
Etymology
From the verb 'abkehren' (to turn away). It consists of 'ab-' (away) and 'kehren' (to turn).
Memory Tips
Imagine 'turning' (kehren) 'away' (ab) from something, which helps to remember the meaning of renunciation or abandonment.