die Ableistung
Translation
completion, performance, serving, fulfillment
Examples
Die Ableistung des Wehrdienstes ist Pflicht.
The completion of military service is mandatory.
Er beantragte die Ableistung von Sozialstunden.
He applied to perform community service.
Grammar Patterns
((Ableistung)) ((of sth.gen)) the completion/performance (of a duty). The completion of community service takes nine months.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Erfüllung (fulfillment), Absolvierung (completion); Antonyms: Unterlassung (omission), Verweigerung (refusal)
Etymology
From the verb 'ableisten' (to perform a duty). 'ab-' (off, completion) + 'leisten' (to perform, achieve). The '-ung' suffix creates a noun.
Memory Tips
Think of 'leisten' (to perform) and the prefix 'ab-' as completing it, getting it 'off' your to-do list. 'Ableistung' is the act of doing so.