der Abgang
Translation
departure, exit, resignation, finish (of wine)
Examples
Sein plötzlicher Abgang überraschte alle.
His sudden departure surprised everyone.
Der Schauspieler hatte einen großen Abgang.
The actor had a grand exit.
Dieser Wein hat einen langen Abgang.
This wine has a long finish.
Grammar Patterns
((einen)) Abgang machen to make an exit The actor made a dramatic Abgang.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Weggang, Ausscheiden, Kündigung; Antonyms: Ankunft (arrival), Eintritt (entry)
Etymology
From 'ab-' (away, off) + 'Gang' (a going, walk). Literally 'a going away'.
Memory Tips
Think of an actor going 'ab' (off) the stage, making an 'Abgang' (exit).