English–German
“postponement” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈleːgʊŋ/
Example
Wegen Krankheit gab es eine Verlegung des Termins.
Because of illness, the appointment was postponed.
How to say “postponement” in German
“Postponement” in German is Verlegung.
One arrangement is lifted from its old slot and set down at another time or location.
Example sentences with Verlegung
Die Verlegung des Konferenztermins beeinträchtigte die Planungen vieler Teilnehmer.
The postponement of the conference date affected the plans of many participants.
Tips for using Verlegung
- Leitungen verlegen commonly means laying or installing cables and pipes, not only moving ones that are already in place.
Other German words for “postponement”
Wegen einer Verschiebung kann ich nicht kommen.
Because of a postponement, I can't come.