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career end
The point at which a person permanently ends their professional career, for example by entering retirement, due to illness, or because of a new direction in life.
Nach dem Gewinn der Weltmeisterschaft verkündete der Fußballer sein Karriereende.
After winning the World Cup, the soccer player announced the end of his career.
The word is a clear compound of 'die Karriere' (career) and 'das Ende' (end). So it literally describes the end of a professional career.
Viele Fans waren traurig über das frühe Karriereende des talentierten Sportlers.
Many fans were sad about the talented athlete's early career end.
'Karriereende' (career end) is often used with certain verbs. Typical phrases are 'sein Karriereende bekannt geben' (to announce the end of one's career) or 'sein Karriereende verkünden' (to announce the end of one's career), when a person makes the decision public.
Der Politiker hat auf einer Pressekonferenz sein Karriereende bekannt gegeben.
The politician announced the end of his career at a press conference.
This word is used especially often in connection with public figures, such as athletes, artists, or politicians.
Nach zahlreichen Verletzungen stand der Tennisspieler kurz vor dem Karriereende.
After numerous injuries, the tennis player was close to the end of his career.
resignation / withdrawal
'der Rücktritt' and 'das Karriereende' can both mean that someone no longer performs an important professional role. The difference lies in duration and scope. 'Der Rücktritt' usually means that someone gives up a specific office or position. Afterward, the person can often continue working in another profession or another role. 'Das Karriereende', on the other hand, means the permanent end of the entire professional career. The words can be confused when a well-known person resigns. But not every resignation is the end of a career.
Wegen einer schweren Verletzung gab der Spieler sein Karriereende bekannt.
Because of a serious injury, the player announced the end of his career.
Nach dem Streit im Vorstand erklärte die Vorsitzende ihren Rücktritt.
After the dispute on the board, the chairwoman announced her resignation.