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Ablösung — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • detachment noun A lack of emotional involvement; an attitude of calm distance.
  • relief noun A feeling of ease or reassurance after the removal of stress, pain, or worry.

Senses

Ablösung is used for these senses in English:

  • detachment (uncountable) The action of detaching; separation.
  • relief The person who takes over a shift for another.

detachment — full definition

  1. noun A lack of emotional involvement; an attitude of calm distance.
  2. noun A group of soldiers or vehicles sent away from the main military force for a specific task.

relief — full definition

  1. noun A feeling of ease or reassurance after the removal of stress, pain, or worry.
  2. noun Aid given to people in need, such as food, money, or medical care.
  3. noun (art) A sculpture or design in which shapes stand out from a flat background.

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