der Entzug
revocation
The removal or denial of a right, permit, or benefit.
EXAMPLE
Nach mehreren Verstößen drohte ihm der Entzug der Fahrerlaubnis.
After several violations, he faced the revocation of his driver's license.
der Entzug
withdrawal
der Entzug, die Entzüge
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Meanings
der Entzug
withdrawal
The discontinuation of an addictive substance by someone who is dependent on it. The physical and psychological symptoms associated with this are also referred to as withdrawal.
EXAMPLE
Der Entzug von Alkohol kann schwere gesundheitliche Folgen haben.
Alcohol withdrawal can have serious health consequences.
der Entzug
detox treatment
A treatment in which a dependent person abstains from an addictive substance while receiving medical or psychological support.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Entzug begann sie eine ambulante Therapie.
After detox treatment, she began outpatient therapy.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Entzug, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Entzüge |
| genitive | des Entzuges |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Entzug | die Entzüge |
| accusative | den Entzug | die Entzüge |
| dative | dem Entzug | den Entzügen |
| genitive | des Entzuges des Entzugs | der Entzüge |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word family
'Der Entzug' (withdrawal / revocation) belongs to the word family of 'entziehen' (to take away / withdraw). The basic idea of taking something away remains recognizable: Something is taken from a person, or a person abstains from something they are dependent on.
EXAMPLE
Der Entzug seiner Zugangserlaubnis überraschte ihn.
The revocation of his access permit surprised him.
Sentence structure
'Der Entzug' (withdrawal / revocation) often appears with 'von' (from) and the dative, or with a genitive. Both structures name what is being taken away or what a person is abstaining from.
EXAMPLE
Der Entzug von Sozialleistungen belastete die Familie.
The withdrawal of social benefits put a strain on the family.
Der Entzug der Fahrerlaubnis wurde gerichtlich bestätigt.
The revocation of his driver's license was confirmed by the court.
Typical collocations
When referring to rights, permits, and benefits, common expressions include 'der Entzug der Fahrerlaubnis' (the revocation of a driver's license), 'der Entzug der Aufenthaltserlaubnis' (the revocation of a residence permit), and 'der Entzug staatlicher Leistungen' (the withdrawal of government benefits).
EXAMPLE
Wegen wiederholter Verstöße wurde der Entzug seiner Aufenthaltserlaubnis angeordnet.
Because of repeated violations, the revocation of his residence permit was ordered.
Withdrawal symptoms
In the context of addiction, 'Entzug' (withdrawal) often appears with physical or psychological symptoms. Common expressions include 'Entzugssymptome' (withdrawal symptoms) and 'schwere Entzugserscheinungen' (severe withdrawal symptoms).
EXAMPLE
Während des Entzugs litt er unter starken Entzugssymptomen.
During withdrawal, he suffered from severe withdrawal symptoms.
Type of treatment
When 'Entzug' (detox treatment) refers to a treatment, information about its organization or duration often accompanies it, for example 'stationärer Entzug' (inpatient detox), 'ambulanter Entzug' (outpatient detox), or 'nach dem Entzug' (after detox treatment).
EXAMPLE
Nach einem stationären Entzug setzte sie ihre Therapie ambulant fort.
After inpatient detox, she continued her therapy as an outpatient.
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