Abkehr

dieNoun

turning away; abandonment; rejection

English translations

01
rejection
02
turning away
03
abandonment
04
renunciation

Word details

German meaning: Das Abwenden von einer Überzeugung, Gewohnheit oder Person.
English meaning: Turning away, renunciation
Synonym: Distanzierung, Lossagung
German example: Seine Abkehr von der Politik überraschte viele.
English example: His turning away from politics surprised many.
Type: Noun
Article: die
Singular Form: die Abkehr
Plural Form: None

abkehren
To sweep away means to remove dirt or snow from a surface with a broom or brush.
Apostasie
Apostasy
Moderne
modernity

Example sentences with “Abkehr”

Die Abkehr von alten Traditionen fällt manchen schwer. (The turning away from old traditions is difficult for some.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the plural of Abkehr?

Abkehr is a feminine noun (die Abkehr). It is rarely used in the plural.