die Räumung
Translation
evacuation, clearing, clearance, eviction
Examples
Die Räumung des Gebäudes verlief friedlich.
The evacuation of the building went peacefully.
Der Räumungsverkauf beginnt morgen.
The clearance sale starts tomorrow.
Grammar Patterns
the clearing/evacuation of ((sth.)) The clearing of the site is complete.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Evakuierung (evacuation), Freimachung (clearing); Antonyms: Besetzung (occupation)
Etymology
From the verb 'räumen' (to clear, vacate) plus the suffix '-ung', which forms nouns from verbs, signifying the act of clearing.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'room'. A 'Räumung' is the process of making 'room' by clearing people or things out.