lifting / abolition
die Aufhebung, die Aufhebungen
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abolition / lifting
The official ending or cancellation of a rule, law, judgment, or measure.
Die Demonstranten forderten die sofortige Aufhebung der neuen Beschränkungen.
The demonstrators demanded the immediate lifting of the new restrictions.
sublation
The philosophical term (after Hegel) for a process in which something is simultaneously negated, preserved, and raised to a higher level.
In seiner Dialektik ist die Aufhebung des Widerspruchs ein zentraler Gedanke.
In his dialectic, the sublation of contradiction is a central idea.
lifting
The physical act of lifting or raising something. This use is rarer than the other meanings.
Die korrekte Technik bei der Aufhebung schwerer Gegenstände beugt Rückenschäden vor.
The correct technique when lifting heavy objects prevents back injuries.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Aufhebungen |
| genitive | der Aufhebung |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Aufhebung | die Aufhebungen |
| accusative | die Aufhebung | die Aufhebungen |
| dative | der Aufhebung | den Aufhebungen |
| genitive | der Aufhebung | der Aufhebungen |
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'Die Aufhebung' is the nominalization of the verb 'aufheben' (to lift/cancel/preserve). Since the verb has several meanings (to cancel, to lift up, to preserve), the noun also has different meanings.
Der Bundestag beschloss, das alte Gesetz aufzuheben.
The Bundestag decided to repeal the old law.
The most common meaning of 'Aufhebung' is the cancellation of an official rule. You often find the word in news reports, laws, and political debates.
Die Bürger feierten die Aufhebung des Versammlungsverbots.
The citizens celebrated the lifting of the ban on assemblies.
To specify what is being lifted or repealed, a noun in the genitive usually follows, or a construction with 'von' + dative. For example: 'die Aufhebung des Gesetzes' (the repeal of the law) or 'die Aufhebung von Sanktionen' (the lifting of sanctions).
Die Aufhebung der Grenzkontrollen erleichterte das Reisen.
The lifting of border controls made travel easier.
In academic texts, especially in philosophy, 'Aufhebung' has a special meaning that goes back to the philosopher Hegel. This meaning is not used outside this specialized context.
Für meine Hausarbeit muss ich Hegels Konzept der Aufhebung erklären.
For my term paper, I have to explain Hegel's concept of sublation.
The meaning 'physical lifting' is very rare for the noun 'die Aufhebung'. Usually, the action is described directly with the verb 'aufheben' (to lift up) or the nominalized verb 'das Aufheben' (lifting).
Die Aufhebung der schweren Kiste erforderte viel Kraft.
Lifting the heavy crate required a lot of strength.
solution
Both words can express a formal ending. Die Aufhebung refers directly to ending something and is used with the affected contract. Die Lösung emphasizes breaking free from the contractual relationship and, in this use, typically appears in the form „Lösung vom Vertrag“ (termination of the contract).
Die Firma verlangt wegen des Fehlers die Aufhebung des Vertrags.
Because of the error, the company is requesting cancellation of the contract.
Die Firma verlangt wegen des Fehlers die Lösung vom Vertrag.
Because of the error, the company is requesting termination of the contract.
