Abmarsch
German
Etymology
Pronunciation
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Noun
Abmarsch m (strong, genitive Abmarschs or Abmarsches, plural Abmärsche)
- decampment, return (from a site that was previously marched to)
- Antonym: Anmarsch
- setting out, start (the time, place or act of starting a specific march or hike)
Derived terms
- abmarschbereit
Interjection
Abmarsch
- Used by a parent, chaperone or commander demanding their wards or subordinates start moving to go somewhere; Off you go!; Move out!
- 2020, Sophie Reyer, chapter 3, in Mariedl. Die Riesin von Tirol, →ISBN:
- „Erzähl weiter!“, bettelt sie, doch es ist zu spät – die Mutter kommt mit starken Schritten anmarschiert, die Hände in den Rocktaschen: „Abmarsch, Kinder, heut ist nix mehr mit Spielen!“
- "Keep talking!", she begs, but it is too late - the mother comes walking with heavy steps, her hands in her skirt pockets. "Off with you, kids, no more playing for today!"
Declension
Declension of Abmarsch [masculine, strong]
Further reading
- “Abmarsch” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache