die Zurückweisung
rejection
The act of rejecting or not accepting a person, a request, an offer, or a proposal.
EXAMPLE
Seine Zurückweisung nach dem Date hat sie sehr verletzt.
His rejection after the date hurt her a lot.
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rejection
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Meanings
die Zurückweisung
rejection
In a formal or legal context, the official rejection or dismissal of an application, lawsuit, or asylum request by an authority or court.
EXAMPLE
Der Anwalt legte Berufung gegen die Zurückweisung des Antrags ein.
The lawyer filed an appeal against the rejection of the application.
Usage tips
Word structure
'Die Zurückweisung' (the rejection) is a noun derived from the separable verb 'zurückweisen' (to reject). The prefix 'zurück-' (back) and the verb 'weisen' (to show, to guide) create the meaning 'abweisen' (to reject). The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a feminine noun.
EXAMPLE
Die Zurückweisung seines Vorschlags war für alle überraschend.
The rejection of his proposal was surprising to everyone.
Sentence structure with genitive
What is rejected often appears in the genitive directly after the noun. Alternatively, a 'von' construction can also be used.
EXAMPLE
Die Zurückweisung des Angebots erfolgte schriftlich.
The rejection of the offer was made in writing.
Context clue
You can recognize the meaning from the context. If it is about feelings, relationships, or personal offers, the general sense of rejection is meant. In connection with words like 'Antrag' (application), 'Behörde' (authority), or 'Gericht' (court), the formal, legal meaning is meant.
EXAMPLE
Die Zurückweisung durch seine Freunde hat ihn tief getroffen.
The rejection by his friends hit him deeply.
Typical collocations
In a personal context, 'Zurückweisung' (rejection) is often combined with verbs such as 'erfahren' (to experience), 'erleben' (to experience), or 'verkraften' (to cope with). Adjectives that describe the emotional effect include 'schmerzhaft' (painful) or 'kränkend' (hurtful).
EXAMPLE
Es ist nicht leicht, eine solche Zurückweisung zu verkraften.
It is not easy to cope with such a rejection.
Register: official language
The meaning of formal rejection is typical of administrative and legal language. In everyday conversations, people would usually use simpler wording.
EXAMPLE
Der Bescheid enthielt die offizielle Zurückweisung seines Asylgesuchs.
The notice contained the official rejection of his asylum request.
Compare with
Zurückweisung vs Ablehnung
rejection
Ablehnung and Zurückweisung can both refer to not accepting an offer. Ablehnung emphasizes the negative decision, while Zurückweisung focuses more on the specific act directed at the offer or person. Ablehnung fits the result; Zurückweisung is more appropriate for the palpable moment of rejection.
Zurückweisung
Seine direkte Zurückweisung des Angebots überraschte alle im Raum.
His direct rejection of the offer surprised everyone in the room.
Ablehnung
Nach langer Beratung stand ihre Ablehnung des Angebots fest.
After a lengthy discussion, their rejection of the offer was final.
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