die Trennung
Translation
separation, breakup, division, segregation
Examples
Die Trennung war für beide schwer.
The separation was difficult for both of them.
Die Trennung von Müll ist wichtig.
The separation of waste is important.
Grammar Patterns
((the separation)) ((from sb./sth.)) the separation from sb./sth. The separation from his family was difficult.
Similar Words
Scheidung (divorce), Abschied (farewell), Aufteilung (division)
Etymology
From the verb 'trennen' (to separate) + the noun-forming suffix '-ung'.
Memory Tips
The '-ung' suffix often turns a verb into a feminine noun. So, 'trennen' (to separate) becomes 'die Trennung' (the separation).