leaving / abandonment
das Verlassen
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leaving
Going away from a place or leaving a room or building.
Das Verlassen des Gebäudes ist erst nach der Freigabe durch die Feuerwehr erlaubt.
Leaving the building is permitted only after clearance has been given by the fire department.
abandonment
Giving up a relationship or leaving a person behind, thereby leaving them without support.
Das Verlassen seiner Familie belastete ihn noch viele Jahre.
Abandoning his family weighed on him for many years.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Verlassens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Verlassen | – |
| accusative | das Verlassen | – |
| dative | dem Verlassen | – |
| genitive | des Verlassens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Das Verlassen' (leaving / abandonment) is the nominalized form of the verb 'verlassen' (to leave / abandon). It is therefore often used with a genitive attribute indicating what or whom someone leaves.
Vor dem Verlassen der Wohnung prüft sie immer, ob der Herd aus ist.
Before leaving the apartment, she always checks whether the stove is turned off.
For an action that takes place while someone is leaving, 'beim Verlassen' (while leaving) is often used. A genitive attribute can then name the place or person.
Beim Verlassen des Raumes schaltete sie das Licht aus.
While leaving the room, she turned off the light.
The meaning involving leaving a place can often be recognized from words such as 'Gebäude' (building), 'Raum' (room), 'Gelände' (premises), 'Zug' (train), or 'Ausgang' (exit). Such combinations are especially common in notices, rules, and instructions.
Beim Verlassen des Geländes müssen alle Besucher ihren Ausweis zurückgeben.
When leaving the premises, all visitors must return their identification cards.
The meaning involving leaving a person behind is often associated with 'Familie' (family), 'Partner' (partner), 'Kinder' (children), or 'Ehe' (marriage). The genitive identifies the person or group being left behind.
Im Roman wird das Verlassen der Familie als großer Verrat dargestellt.
In the novel, abandoning the family is portrayed as a great betrayal.
