der Abmarsch
departure
The setting off and marching away of a troop or another organized group.
EXAMPLE
Der Abmarsch der Soldaten aus dem Lager ist für sechs Uhr angesetzt.
The soldiers' departure from the camp is scheduled for six o'clock.
der Abmarsch
departure
der Abmarsch, die Abmärsche
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Meanings
der Abmarsch
departure
Colloquial: setting off and leaving a place.
EXAMPLE
Vor unserem Abmarsch aus dem Hotel trinken wir noch einen Kaffee.
Before our departure from the hotel, we'll have one more coffee.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Abmarsch, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Abmärsche |
| genitive | des Abmarsches |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Abmarsch | die Abmärsche |
| accusative | den Abmarsch | die Abmärsche |
| dative | dem Abmarsch | den Abmärschen |
| genitive | des Abmarsches | der Abmärsche |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
In 'Abmarsch' (departure), you can recognize 'ab' (away) and 'Marsch' (march). Here, the element 'ab' indicates movement away from a place.
EXAMPLE
Beim Abmarsch winkten die Kinder den Wanderern noch lange nach.
As they set off, the children continued waving to the hikers for a long time.
Typical collocations
In a military context, 'den Abmarsch befehlen' (to order the departure) and 'den Abmarsch anordnen' (to order the departure) are typical collocations. The group can also be 'zum Abmarsch bereit' (ready to depart).
EXAMPLE
Die Einheit war zum Abmarsch bereit und wartete auf den Befehl.
The unit was ready to depart and waited for the order.
As a command
'Abmarsch!' (Move out!) can stand alone as a direct request to get going. In everyday situations, depending on the tone, it can sound playful or strict; when addressed to other people, it can sound very commanding.
EXAMPLE
So, Abmarsch! Wir wollen doch pünktlich im Kino sein!
Okay, let's go! We want to get to the cinema on time!
In real life
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