die Abschiebung
Translation
deportation, removal, expulsion
Examples
Die Abschiebung des Mannes wurde angeordnet.
The man's deportation was ordered.
Die Zahl der Abschiebungen ist gestiegen.
The number of deportations has increased.
Grammar Patterns
Abschiebung ((of sb.)) deportation of sb. The deportation of the asylum seeker was stopped.
Abschiebung ((to...)) deportation to... The deportation to his home country is imminent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ausweisung, Vertreibung; Antonyms: Einwanderung (immigration), Aufnahme (acceptance)
Etymology
From 'ab-' (away) + 'schieben' (to push) + '-ung' (noun suffix). Literally 'the act of pushing away'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'shoving' ('schieben') someone 'away' ('ab-') from the country. This creates a strong mental image for deportation.