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resignation in German

resignation in German is Rücktritt, Kündigung, Niederlegung — resignation means the act of formally giving up a job or position, or the letter announcing it.

resignation in German

Rücktritt
noun
The act of resigning.
Kündigung
noun
The act of resigning.
Niederlegung
noun
The act of resigning.
Rücktrittserklärung
noun
A written or oral declaration that one resigns.
Resignation
noun
An uncomplaining acceptance of something undesirable but unavoidable.

What does "resignation" mean?

  1. noun The act of formally giving up a job or position, or the letter announcing it.
    "He handed in his resignation on Friday."
  2. noun A calm, uncomplaining acceptance of something unwanted but unavoidable.
    "She spoke with a note of resignation about the delayed diagnosis."
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resignation in a sentence

  • He handed in his resignation on Friday.
  • Her resignation surprised the whole team.
  • She spoke with a note of resignation about the delayed diagnosis.

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What is "resignation" in German?

"resignation" in German is Rücktritt, Kündigung, Niederlegung. resignation means: The act of formally giving up a job or position, or the letter announcing it.

How do you use "resignation" in a sentence?

Example: "He handed in his resignation on Friday." In German, "resignation" is Rücktritt, Kündigung, Niederlegung.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "resignation": Rücktritt, Kündigung, Niederlegung, Rücktrittserklärung, Resignation.

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