der Abschied
Translation
farewell, goodbye, departure, resignation
Examples
Der Abschied fiel uns allen schwer.
The farewell was difficult for all of us.
Er nahm Abschied von seinen Freunden.
He said goodbye to his friends.
Sie reichte ihren Abschied ein.
She handed in her resignation.
Grammar Patterns
to say goodbye ((to sb./sth.)) Abschied ((von+3)) nehmen He said goodbye to his colleagues.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Trennung, Lebewohl; Antonyms: Begrüßung, Ankunft
Etymology
From 'ab-' (away) and 'scheiden' (to separate). It literally means 'a separation away'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you have to 'abscond' and say 'goodbye'. 'Abschied' has 'ab-' like 'abscond'.