die Abfuhr
Translation
rejection, rebuff, refusal, removal (of trash)
Examples
Er hat von ihr eine klare Abfuhr bekommen.
He got a clear rejection from her.
Die Abfuhr des Mülls erfolgt jeden Montag.
The removal of the trash takes place every Monday.
Grammar Patterns
((eine Abfuhr)) bekommen to get a rejection He got a clear rejection from her.
((j-m)) ((eine Abfuhr)) erteilen to give sb. a rebuff She gave him a rebuff.
((die Abfuhr)) ((von et3)) the removal of sth. The removal of the trash is weekly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Ablehnung (rejection), der Korb (rebuff, lit. basket); der Abtransport (removal)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'abführen' (to lead away, to remove). Composed of 'ab-' (away) + 'führen' (to lead).
Memory Tips
Think of someone being 'led away' (abführen) after being rejected, or trash being 'led away' for removal. Both meanings involve removal.