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departure
Leaving a country, especially with the related formalities at the border. The opposite of entry.
Für die Ausreise in dieses Land benötigt man ein gültiges Visum.
A valid visa is required for departure to this country.
permission to leave
Historically, especially in the GDR, the official permission to leave the country permanently, which was often difficult to obtain.
Tausende DDR-Bürger stellten einen Antrag auf Ausreise.
Thousands of GDR citizens submitted an application for permission to leave.
'Ausreise' is made up of the preposition 'aus' (out of) and the noun 'die Reise' (journey/trip). So it literally describes a 'journey out of' a country.
Die Ausreise aus dem Schengen-Raum wird an der Grenze kontrolliert.
Departure from the Schengen Area is checked at the border.
The word belongs to the family of the verb 'ausreisen' (to leave a country). The prefix 'aus-' signals movement from inside to outside. The direct opposite is formed with the prefix 'ein-': 'die Einreise' (entry).
Viele Menschen reisen im Sommer aus, um Urlaub zu machen.
Many people leave the country in the summer to go on vacation.
In official language, 'Ausreise' (departure) is often combined with verbs such as 'beantragen' (to apply for), 'genehmigen' (to approve), or 'verweigern' (to deny).
Dem Journalisten wurde die Ausreise ohne Angabe von Gründen verweigert.
The journalist was denied departure without any reason being given.
In texts about the history of the GDR, 'Ausreise' (permission to leave) has a very specific meaning. It refers to the official permission, often difficult to obtain, to leave the country permanently. The expression 'einen Antrag auf Ausreise stellen' (to submit an application for permission to leave) is typical here.
Ihre Familie hat jahrelang auf die Genehmigung ihrer Ausreise gewartet.
Her family waited for years for permission for their departure.
departure
„Abreise“ is leaving a place and can also take place within a country. „Ausreise“, on the other hand, refers to leaving a country, often together with the formalities at the border. The key question is therefore whether a national border is crossed.
Vor der Ausreise aus Deutschland werden unsere Pässe kontrolliert.
Before leaving Germany, our passports are checked.
Vor der Abreise aus München packen wir unsere Koffer.
Before leaving Munich, we pack our suitcases.
