English–German
“rejection” in German
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.
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.
