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separation in German

separation in German is Trennung, Absonderung — separation means the act or state of two or more things or people being kept or held apart.

separation in German

Trennung
noun
The act of disuniting two or more things, or the condition of being separated.
Absonderung
noun
The act of disuniting two or more things, or the condition of being separated.

What does "separation" mean?

  1. noun The act or state of two or more things or people being kept or held apart.
    "Keep a clear separation between raw meat and vegetables in the fridge."
  2. noun A period during which a married couple lives apart, often before a divorce.
    "After a year of separation, the couple decided to try again."
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separation in a sentence

  • Keep a clear separation between raw meat and vegetables in the fridge.
  • The separation of the two friends during the move was hard for both.
  • After a year of separation, the couple decided to try again.
  • The lawyer explained how a legal separation differs from a divorce.

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What is "separation" in German?
"separation" in German is Trennung, Absonderung. separation means: The act or state of two or more things or people being kept or held apart.
How do you use "separation" in a sentence?
Example: "Keep a clear separation between raw meat and vegetables in the fridge." In German, "separation" is Trennung, Absonderung.
Are there other ways to say "separation" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "separation": Trennung, Absonderung.
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