No. 1,643 in German
abschied
"Abschied" means "farewell" or "departure."
In a sentence
Der Abschied von meinem Freund fiel mir schwer.
The farewell from my friend was difficult for me.
In this sentence, 'Abschied' is a noun referring to the act of saying goodbye or farewell, emphasizing the emotional nature of the parting.
Wir feierten einen fröhlichen Abschied von der Arbeit.
We celebrated a joyous farewell from work.
Here, 'Abschied' is again a noun, indicating a formal or significant parting occasion, and is used in a more positive and celebratory context.
Sein Abschied aus dem Unternehmen war sehr bewegend.
His departure from the company was very moving.
In this usage, 'Abschied' represents the moment of departure from an affiliation or association, implying the significance of leaving a role or position.
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