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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.
    "The manager's resignation took effect at the end of the month."
  2. noun A calm, uncomplaining acceptance of something unwanted but unavoidable.
    "He accepted the long delays with quiet resignation and opened his book."
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resignation in a sentence

  • The manager's resignation took effect at the end of the month.
  • He handed in his resignation on Friday.
  • He accepted the long delays with quiet resignation and opened his book.
  • A look of resignation crossed her face when the rain began again.

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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: "The manager's resignation took effect at the end of the month." 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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