emigration
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emigration
The act of leaving one's home country in order to settle permanently in another country. This often happens for political, economic, or personal reasons.
Die Emigration vieler Wissenschaftler in den 1930er Jahren war ein großer Verlust für Deutschland.
The emigration of many scientists in the 1930s was a great loss for Germany.
This noun belongs to a word family. The related verb is 'emigrieren' (to emigrate), and a person who emigrates is called 'der Emigrant' or 'die Emigrantin' (emigrant).
Nach seiner Emigration schrieb er ein Buch über seine Erfahrungen.
After his emigration, he wrote a book about his experiences.
To describe the movement, 'Emigration' is used with certain prepositions. 'Aus' names the country of origin, and 'nach' or 'in' (+ accusative) names the destination country.
Die Emigration nach Kanada war für viele eine große Hoffnung.
Emigration to Canada was a great hope for many people.
Although 'Emigration' means emigration, the word is often used in a historical or political context. It frequently describes leaving a country because of persecution, war, or hardship.
Die Ausstellung dokumentiert die Emigration deutscher Juden nach 1933.
The exhibition documents the emigration of German Jews after 1933.
escape / alignment
'die Flucht' and 'die Emigration' can both have to do with people leaving their country. However, 'Flucht' emphasizes danger or pressure in an urgent situation. 'Emigration' means leaving one's home country and usually refers to living permanently in another country. It can have political, economic, or personal reasons. Learners may confuse the words because a flight or escape can later lead to emigration. For a quick escape from danger, use 'Flucht'. For permanent emigration, use 'Emigration'.
Nach der Emigration baute sich Mehmet in Kanada ein neues Leben auf.
After emigrating, Mehmet built a new life for himself in Canada.
Die Familie hatte bei ihrer Flucht nur wenige Taschen dabei.
The family had only a few bags with them during their escape.