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severance in German

severance in German is Scheidung, Trennung — severance means the act of ending or cutting off a relationship, connection, or employment.

severance in German

Scheidung
noun
The act of severing or the state of being severed.
Trennung
noun
The act of severing or the state of being severed.
Trennung
noun
A separation.

What does "severance" mean?

  1. noun The act of ending or cutting off a relationship, connection, or employment.
    "The severance of diplomatic relations shocked both nations."
  2. noun Money paid to an employee when their job ends, often due to layoffs.
    "She received three months of severance pay after being let go."
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severance in a sentence

  • The severance of diplomatic relations shocked both nations.
  • She received three months of severance pay after being let go.

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What is "severance" in German?
"severance" in German is Scheidung, Trennung. severance means: The act of ending or cutting off a relationship, connection, or employment.
How do you use "severance" in a sentence?
Example: "The severance of diplomatic relations shocked both nations." In German, "severance" is Scheidung, Trennung.
Are there other ways to say "severance" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "severance": Scheidung, Trennung.
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