die Ablösung
Translation
replacement, detachment, relief (of a guard), redemption (of a loan)
Examples
Die Ablösung des alten Systems ist notwendig.
The replacement of the old system is necessary.
Die Ablösung der Tapete war sehr mühsam.
The removal of the wallpaper was very tedious.
Die Ablösung der Wache findet stündlich statt.
The changing of the guard takes place hourly.
Grammar Patterns
((of sb./sth.)) the replacement/removal of sb./sth. The replacement of the old director is imminent.
((by sb./sth.)) replacement/removal by sb./sth. The replacement of paper by digital media.
Similar Words
der Ersatz (replacement), die Entfernung (removal), der Austausch (exchange)
Etymology
Composed of 'ab-' (off, away) + 'lösen' (to loosen, detach) + '-ung' (noun suffix). The core idea is a 'detaching from'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a guard being 'loosened' from their duty ('ab-lösen') by their replacement.