Nomen

die Kündigung

Translation

termination, notice, resignation, dismissal

Examples

Ich habe meine Kündigung eingereicht.

I have submitted my resignation.

Er erhielt die Kündigung von seinem Chef.

He received the notice of termination from his boss.

Die Kündigung des Mietvertrags ist gültig.

The termination of the lease is valid.

Grammar Patterns

to hand in/submit ((one's notice/resignation)) ((eine Kündigung einreichen)) She is handing in her notice tomorrow.

to receive ((notice of termination)) ((eine Kündigung erhalten)) He received his notice of termination yesterday.

the termination ((of sth.)) ((die Kündigung von et3)) The termination of the contract was a surprise.

kündigen (to terminate), die Ankündigung (announcement), kündbar (terminable)

Similar Words

Synonyms: die Entlassung (dismissal), der Rücktritt (resignation); Antonyms: die Einstellung (hiring), der Vertragsabschluss (conclusion of a contract)

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'kündigen' (to terminate/resign), which is related to 'kund' (known). It's the act of making an ending known.

Memory Tips

Connect 'Kündigung' to the idea of making something 'known' ('kund'). You are making the end of your job or contract known.

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