turning away
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turning away
The conscious decision to distance or separate oneself from an idea, a belief, a person, or a way of life.
Die Abkehr von fossilen Brennstoffen ist eine große gesellschaftliche Herausforderung.
The turning away from fossil fuels is a major societal challenge.
'Die Abkehr' (turning away) is the noun corresponding to the reflexive verb 'sich abkehren von' (to turn away from). The basic meaning of 'kehren' is 'to turn' or 'to rotate'. So 'sich abkehren' literally means to turn away from something.
Er hat sich von seinen alten Freunden abgekehrt.
He turned away from his old friends.
The noun 'Abkehr' (turning away) is almost always used with the preposition 'von' + dative. This construction indicates what someone is distancing themselves from.
Seine Abkehr von der traditionellen Malerei überraschte die Kunstwelt.
His turning away from traditional painting surprised the art world.
'Abkehr' (turning away) is usually used in connection with abstract concepts, ideologies, or ways of life. Common combinations are 'Abkehr von einem Prinzip' (turning away from a principle), 'von einem Glauben' (from a belief), or 'von einer politischen Haltung' (from a political stance).
Die Abkehr von alten Gewohnheiten ist oft ein langer Prozess.
Turning away from old habits is often a long process.
The word 'Abkehr' (turning away) belongs more to written language and is used in formal, political, or philosophical contexts. It is rare in everyday conversation.
Der Artikel analysiert die Abkehr der Wähler von den großen Parteien.
The article analyzes voters' turning away from the major parties.
break / fracture / fraction
Der Bruch refers to the abrupt end of a relationship and can suggest a clear conflict. Die Abkehr is a conscious distancing from a person and can also develop gradually. Bruch is therefore appropriate for a sudden separation, while Abkehr describes a gradual, deliberate distancing.
Nach vielen Enttäuschungen begann seine langsame Abkehr von seinem alten Freund.
After many disappointments, he gradually began to distance himself from his old friend.
Nach dem heftigen Streit kam es zum Bruch mit seinem alten Freund.
After the bitter argument, he broke with his old friend.
