NOUN
Abschaffung/ˈapˌʃafʊŋ/abolition; removal; discontinuation
Abschaffung is a German noun that means abolition, removal, or discontinuation. It is pronounced /ˈapˌʃafʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Abschaffungen".
Definitions
1.the act of officially ending or abolishing something (such as a law, practice, institution, or object)(politics, law, general)
a.ending the validity or presence of something by official means
Die Abschaffung der Todesstrafe wurde im Parlament beschlossen.—The abolition of the death penalty was decided in parliament.
b.removal or discontinuation of a regulation, right, or institution
Die Abschaffung des kostenlosen Schülertickets sorgte für Proteste.—The discontinuation of the free student ticket caused protests.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Abschaffung | die Abschaffungen |
| Genitive | der Abschaffung | der Abschaffungen |
| Dative | der Abschaffung | den Abschaffungen |
| Accusative | die Abschaffung | die Abschaffungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Abschaffung" mean in English?
- "Abschaffung" means abolition, removal, or discontinuation. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Abschaffung"?
- "Abschaffung" is pronounced /ˈapˌʃafʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Abschaffung" der, die, or das?
- "Abschaffung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Abschaffung"?
- The plural of "Abschaffung" is "Abschaffungen".
- What part of speech is "Abschaffung"?
- "Abschaffung" is a noun in German.
