No. 4,565 in German
scheidende
"Scheidende" means "departing" or "parting."
In a sentence
Die scheidende Chefin übergab ihre Aufgaben an ihre Nachfolgerin.
The departing boss handed over her duties to her successor.
In this sentence, 'scheidende' is used to describe someone who is leaving or stepping down from a position, indicating a transitional phase.
Scheidende Mitarbeiter werden oft in einer Abschiedsfeier gewürdigt.
Departing employees are often honored at a farewell party.
Here, 'scheidende' refers to employees who are leaving their jobs, illustrating a change in their employment status.
Der scheidende Tag färbt den Himmel in wunderschönen Tönen.
The departing day colors the sky in beautiful hues.
In this context, 'scheidende' describes the day that is coming to a close, metaphorically representing the transition between day and night.
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