German Conversation · Level 138
30 words
German word
Austritt
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaʊ̯sˌtʁɪt/
Meaning
- masculine nounleaving
Example
Der Austritt aus der Partei überraschte alle.
Leaving the party surprised everyone.
More examples
Sein Austritt aus dem Verein löste hitzige Diskussionen aus.
His leaving the club sparked heated discussions.
Core concept
A person steps out through a boundary that marks the end of membership or an agreement.
Common phrases
Austritt aus der Partei
leaving the party
Austritt aus dem Verein
leaving the club
Similar words
Parteiaustritt: Ending one's membership in a political party.
Rücktritt: Stepping down from an office or public position.
Ausstieg: Leaving a project or plan and ceasing to be involved.
Kündigung: Formal notice or procedure for ending employment.
Definition in German
Austritt bezeichnet die formelle Erklärung oder Handlung, durch die jemand aus einem Verein, einer Partei oder einem Vertrag ausscheidet.
Word origin
Austritt is formed from the verb austreten, combining aus, meaning out, with treten, meaning step or tread.
Usage tips
- Austritt takes aus with the dative, as in der Austritt aus der Partei; the noun is masculine: der Austritt.