abandonment in German
abandonment in German is Hinterlassung, Aufgabe, Preisgabe — abandonment means the act of leaving someone or something behind completely, or the state of having been left that way.
abandonment in German
Hinterlassung
Aufgabe
The act of abandoning, or the state of being abandoned; total desertion; relinquishment. [Late 16th century.]
Preisgabe
The act of abandoning, or the state of being abandoned; total desertion; relinquishment. [Late 16th century.]
Überlassen
The act of abandoning, or the state of being abandoned; total desertion; relinquishment. [Late 16th century.]
What does "abandonment" mean?
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noun The act of leaving someone or something behind completely, or the state of having been left that way.
"The children were taken into care after their parents' abandonment."
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noun In law, the formal giving up of a right, claim, or piece of property.
"The inventor's abandonment of the patent application meant anyone could use the idea."
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abandonment in a sentence
- The children were taken into care after their parents' abandonment.
- The company faced criticism over its abandonment of the small town factory.
- The inventor's abandonment of the patent application meant anyone could use the idea.
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What is "abandonment" in German?
"abandonment" in German is Hinterlassung, Aufgabe, Preisgabe. abandonment means: The act of leaving someone or something behind completely, or the state of having been left that way.
How do you use "abandonment" in a sentence?
Example: "The children were taken into care after their parents' abandonment." In German, "abandonment" is Hinterlassung, Aufgabe, Preisgabe.
Are there other ways to say "abandonment" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "abandonment": Hinterlassung, Aufgabe, Preisgabe, Überlassen.
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