Kündigen - translation, pronunciation and examples
resign
leave a job
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When to use kündigen
vom Amt zurücktreten
vom Job kündigen
sofort zurücktreten
plötzlich zurücktreten
freiwillig zurücktreten
kündigen usage examples
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Means “to give up one’s position/job.” It emphasizes that a person voluntarily gives up a specific post.
Very general: “to stop” or “to cease.” In a job context, it can mean stopping work, but it does not clearly state that the person resigns voluntarily.
Means “to resign/step down,” usually from an important position, especially in politics, management, or public office. It is more formal than everyday quitting.
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Means “to give up one’s position/job.” It emphasizes that a person voluntarily gives up a specific post.
Nach zehn Jahren gab er seine Stelle im Krankenhaus auf.
После десяти лет он оставил свою должность в больнице.
Very general: “to stop” or “to cease.” In a job context, it can mean stopping work, but it does not clearly state that the person resigns voluntarily.
Sie hat gestern bei der Firma aufgehört.
Она вчера перестала работать в компании.
Means “to resign/step down,” usually from an important position, especially in politics, management, or public office. It is more formal than everyday quitting.
Der Minister wird wegen des Skandals zurücktreten.
Министр уйдёт в отставку из-за скандала.
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How to pronounce kündigen and what this word means
kündigen translation: resign. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce kündigen
[ˈkʏndɪɡn̩]
kündigen translation
resign
kündigen examples
Sie will nächsten Monat kündigen.
kündigen transcription
[ˈkʏndɪɡn̩]
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kündigen meaning: what does it mean?
eine Stelle oder ein Arbeitsverhältnis freiwillig beenden
kündigen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
kündigen is pronounced as [ˈkʏndɪɡn̩]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
kündigen definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Sie will nächsten Monat kündigen. Translation: Она хочет уволиться в следующем месяце.
Is kündigen part of Professions vocabulary?
Yes, kündigen (resign) can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is kündigen part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, kündigen (resign) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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