die Ablösung
Translation
replacement, detachment, relief (of a guard), redemption (of a loan)
Examples
Die Ablösung des alten Systems ist notwendig.
The replacement of the old system is necessary.
Die Ablösung der Tapete war sehr mühsam.
The removal of the wallpaper was very tedious.
Die Ablösung der Wache findet stündlich statt.
The changing of the guard takes place hourly.
Grammar Patterns
((of sb./sth.)) the replacement/removal of sb./sth. The replacement of the old director is imminent.
((by sb./sth.)) replacement/removal by sb./sth. The replacement of paper by digital media.
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Etymology
From the prefix 'ab-' (off, away) + the verb 'lösen' (to loosen, solve) + the noun suffix '-ung'. It literally means 'a loosening off'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'loosening' something 'off' (ab-lösen) to replace it, like peeling off old paint.