Abreise

/ˈaːbˌʁaɪ̯zə/
nounIntermediate departure
general

The act of leaving a place, especially on a journey or trip.

Sie planten ihre Abreise für nächsten Montag.

They planned their departure for next Monday.

Die Abreise vom Flughafen war chaotisch.

The departure from the airport was chaotic.

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Often used in the context of travel, especially when leaving a country or a specific location.

Collocations

die Abreise vorbereitento prepare for departuredie Abreise verschiebento postpone the departuredie Abreise antretento begin the departure

Related Phrases

die Abreise verschiebenphrase
to postpone the departure
die Abreise antretenphrase
to begin the departure

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Usage

Use 'Abreise' in formal contexts like travel documents or official communications. In casual speech, 'Abfahrt' is sometimes used, but 'Abreise' is more precise for longer trips.

Gold Rule

Noun Capitalization

Always capitalize 'Abreise' as it is a noun in German.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'abreisen' (to depart), which is a compound of 'ab-' (away) and 'reisen' (to travel).

📝Usage Notes

In formal contexts, 'Abreise' is often used in official documents or travel-related communications. In everyday speech, 'Abfahrt' is sometimes used interchangeably, though 'Abreise' is more common for longer journeys.

Word Breakdown

ab-
away
prefix
+
Reise
journey
root
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