der Wegzug
Translation
departure, moving away, exodus
Examples
Sein Wegzug aus der Stadt war plötzlich.
His departure from the city was sudden.
Der Wegzug vieler junger Leute ist ein Problem.
The moving away of many young people is a problem.
Grammar Patterns
the departure ((from sth.)) the departure from a place The departure from his homeland was difficult for him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Auszug, die Abreise, die Abwanderung; Antonyms: der Zuzug, die Ankunft
Etymology
Composed of 'Weg' (away) and 'Zug' (pull, move), literally meaning 'moving away'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Weg' as 'away' and 'Zug' like a train 'pulling' away from a place, signifying departure.