der Austritt
Translation
resignation, withdrawal, leakage, exit
Examples
Der Austritt aus dem Verein ist jederzeit möglich.
Resignation from the club is possible at any time.
Der Austritt von Gas ist sehr gefährlich.
The leakage of gas is very dangerous.
Bitte benutzen Sie den hinteren Austritt.
Please use the rear exit.
Grammar Patterns
der Austritt aus+3 the withdrawal/resignation from ((sth.)) The withdrawal from the treaty was complicated.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Ausgang (exit), die Kündigung (resignation); Antonyms: der Eintritt (entry), der Beitritt (joining)
Etymology
From 'aus-' (out) + 'der Tritt' (the step), derived from the verb 'treten' (to step). Literally 'a stepping out'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'stepping out' ('aus-' + 'Tritt') of a club (resignation), a building (exit), or a pipe (leakage).