elimination / discontinuation
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elimination
The ceasing of the existence or validity of something; the abolition or elimination of something.
Der Wegfall der staatlichen Förderung stellt viele Kulturprojekte vor große Probleme.
The elimination of government funding is creating major problems for many cultural projects.
'Der Wegfall' (the elimination/discontinuation) is derived from the separable verb 'wegfallen' (to disappear/be eliminated). It consists of 'weg' (away) and 'fallen' (to fall). So the word describes, figuratively, that something 'wegfällt' (falls away) and is therefore no longer there or no longer valid.
Viele befürchten, dass die Arbeitsplätze wegfallen werden.
Many fear that the jobs will disappear.
The noun 'Wegfall' (elimination/discontinuation) is very often used with a genitive attribute to specify what is being eliminated. Alternatively, the preposition 'von' (of/from) with the dative can also be used.
Der Wegfall der Subventionen traf die Bauern hart.
The elimination of subsidies hit the farmers hard.
'Der Wegfall' (the elimination/discontinuation) is often used in economic, political, or legal contexts. Typical combinations are 'der Wegfall von Arbeitsplätzen' (the loss of jobs), 'der Wegfall einer Regelung' (the elimination of a regulation), or 'der Wegfall einer Gebühr' (the elimination of a fee).
Der Wegfall der Grenzkontrollen erleichtert das Reisen in Europa.
The elimination of border controls makes travel in Europe easier.
loss
'der Verlust' and 'der Wegfall' can both mean that something is no longer there. 'Verlust' often sounds more personal or negative: you had something and miss it or still need it. 'Wegfall' is more factual and means that something stops, is abolished, or no longer applies, for example a rule, a subsidy, or an appointment. Learners may confuse the words because in both cases something is missing. 'Verlust' fits more with possessions, people, money, or important things; 'Wegfall' fits more with rules, offers, benefits, or obligations.
Der Wegfall der Buslinie macht den Weg zur Arbeit viel schwieriger.
The discontinuation of the bus route makes getting to work much more difficult.
Der Verlust ihres Handys war für Selma besonders ärgerlich.
The loss of her phone was especially annoying for Selma.