English–German

“firing” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛntˈlasʊŋ/

Example

Gestern bekam er die Entlassung von der Firma.

Yesterday, he was fired by the company.

Illustration for Entlassung (firing)

How to say “firing” in German

“Firing” in German is Entlassung.

An official decision cuts the tie between a person and the place or role holding them.

Full entry for Entlassung: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Entlassung

Nach der Fusion erhielt er die Entlassung aus wirtschaftlichen Gründen.

After the merger, he was fired for economic reasons.

Tips for using Entlassung

  • In employment contexts, Entlassung commonly names dismissal by the employer, while Kündigung focuses on ending the contract through notice.

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