die Abgrenzung
Translation
demarcation, delimitation, dissociation, boundary
Examples
Die Abgrenzung des Grundstücks ist unklar.
The demarcation of the property is unclear.
Eine klare Abgrenzung der Aufgaben ist wichtig.
A clear delimitation of tasks is important.
Er sucht die Abgrenzung von seiner Familie.
He seeks dissociation from his family.
Grammar Patterns
Abgrenzung von+3 demarcation from sth. The demarcation from private and professional life is important.
Abgrenzung zu+3 dissociation towards sth. A clear dissociation towards extremist groups is needed.
Abgrenzung zwischen+3 demarcation between sth. The demarcation between the two departments is fluid.
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Etymology
From 'ab-' (off, away) + 'Grenze' (border) + '-ung' (noun suffix). Literally 'bordering off'.
Memory Tips
Think of drawing a 'Grenze' (border) to move 'ab' (away) from something, creating a separation.