English–German

“rejection” in German

German

AlsoAblehnung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈapˌzaːgə/

Example

Ich habe gestern eine Absage bekommen.

I got a rejection yesterday.

Illustration for Absage (rejection)

How to say “rejection” in German

“Rejection” in German is Absage.

A notice that turns down a request or stops an event from going ahead.

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

Example sentences with Absage

Der Chef musste dem Bewerber eine Absage aussprechen.

The boss had to turn down the applicant.

Tips for using Absage

  • Common noun patterns are eine Absage bekommen for receiving a rejection and jemandem eine Absage erteilen for giving one.

Other German words for “rejection”

Er erhielt eine Ablehnung auf seine Bewerbung.

He received a rejection for his application.

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