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discharge in German

discharge in German is Befreiung, Entlassung, Entladung — discharge means to officially release someone from a hospital, job, the armed forces, or legal custody.

discharge in German

Befreiung
noun
The act of expelling or letting go.
Entlassung
noun
Entladung
noun
(electricity) The act of releasing an accumulated charge.
Abfluss
noun
(hydrology) The volume of water transported by a river in a certain amount of time, usually in units of m3/s (cubic meters per second).
Ablauf
noun
(hydrology) The volume of water transported by a river in a certain amount of time, usually in units of m3/s (cubic meters per second).
Ablauf
noun
The act of accomplishing (an obligation) or repaying a debt etc.; performance.
entladen
verb
entlassen
verb

What does "discharge" mean?

  1. verb To officially release someone from a hospital, job, the armed forces, or legal custody.
    "He was discharged from the hospital after a week of treatment."
  2. verb To fire a weapon, or to release something suddenly, such as a liquid, gas, or electrical charge.
    "The gun was accidentally discharged during cleaning."
  3. verb To fulfil or pay off a duty, debt, or obligation.
    "The company discharged its debts before going into liquidation."
  4. noun The act of releasing someone or something, such as a patient, employee, or soldier.
    "He received his discharge papers a month early."

discharge in a sentence

  • He was discharged from the hospital after a week of treatment.
  • She was honorably discharged from the army after ten years of service.
  • The gun was accidentally discharged during cleaning.
  • Untreated waste was discharged directly into the river.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "discharge" in German?

"discharge" in German is Befreiung, Entlassung, Entladung. discharge means: To officially release someone from a hospital, job, the armed forces, or legal custody.

How do you use "discharge" in a sentence?

Example: "He was discharged from the hospital after a week of treatment." In German, "discharge" is Befreiung, Entlassung, Entladung.

Are there other ways to say "discharge" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "discharge": Befreiung, Entlassung, Entladung, Abfluss, Ablauf, entladen.

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