der Weggang
departure
Leaving a place, a job, or a group of people, often permanently.
EXAMPLE
Sein plötzlicher Weggang von der Firma hat alle Kollegen überrascht.
His sudden departure from the company surprised all his colleagues.
der Weggang
departure
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Meanings
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Word family
'Der Weggang' (departure) is the nominalization of the separable verb 'weggehen' (to go away; weg + gehen). It describes the action or event of leaving.
EXAMPLE
Niemand verstand, warum er so plötzlich weggehen musste.
No one understood why he had to leave so suddenly.
Typical collocations
This noun is often combined with adjectives that describe the nature of the leaving, for example 'ein plötzlicher Weggang' (a sudden departure), 'ein schmerzlicher Weggang' (a painful departure), or 'der endgültige Weggang' (the final departure).
EXAMPLE
Ihr Weggang hinterließ eine große Lücke im Team.
Her departure left a large gap in the team.
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'Weggang' (departure) is a rather formal word that is frequently used in written language. It often sounds weightier and more final than a simple description with the verb.
EXAMPLE
In seiner Abschiedsrede begründete der Direktor seinen Weggang mit persönlichen Motiven.
In his farewell speech, the director explained his departure with personal reasons.
Compare with
Weggang vs Abschied
farewell / departure
When referring to leaving a company, Abschied emphasizes the separation and can include personal feelings. Weggang states more objectively that someone is leaving the company. Abschied fits the moment of parting, while Weggang fits the process of leaving.
Weggang
Der Weggang der Leiterin aus dem Unternehmen erfolgt zum Monatsende.
The manager will leave the company at the end of the month.
Abschied
Der Abschied der Leiterin aus dem Unternehmen fiel dem Team schwer.
The team found it difficult to say goodbye to the manager as she left the company.
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