German word

Ablösung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈapˌløːzʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounshift change

Example

Die Ablösung beginnt um 9 Uhr.

The shift change starts at 9 a.m.

Illustration for Ablösung (shift change)

More examples

Wenige Wochen später erfolgte die Ablösung an der Parteispitze.

A few weeks later, there was a change at the top of the party.

Core concept

One thing is released so another can take over, a layer can come off, or a debt can be cleared.

Common phrases

  • Ablösung der Regierung

    change of government

  • Ablösung der Schicht

    shift change

  • finanzielle Ablösung

    financial settlement

Similar words

Schichtwechsel: A changeover between workers at a scheduled shift time.
Übergabe: A formal handover of work or information to the next person in charge.
Vertretung: Temporary performance of someone's role during their absence.
Wechsel: A general change from one person or state to another.

Definition in German

Ablösung bezeichnet den planmäßigen Wechsel von Personen, Diensten oder Schichten, bei dem eine Stelle durch eine andere übernommen wird.

Word origin

Ablösung derives from ablösen, built from ab- 'away' and lösen 'loosen'; the idea of releasing supports its senses of replacement, peeling, and repayment.

Usage tips

  • In 'Ablösung der Schicht', the genitive identifies the shift being replaced, while 'Ablösung eines Kredits' refers to paying off the loan.

Other meanings

  • repaymentnoun
  • peelingnoun
  • replacementnoun

Opposites

  • Beständigkeitstabilitynoun
  • Fortbestehencontinuationnoun

Related words

  • Ablösetransfer feenoun
  • Ablöserrelief workernoun
  • ablösbarremovableadjective

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