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Absage

cancellation, refusal

noun AHP-zah-geh Rare
Communication Responses

Also means

rejection (of an application)

Usage Note

Absage is a cancellation of an arrangement or a refusal of an application; eine Absage erhalten ('to receive a rejection') is one of the most frequent professional communication phrases a learner needs.

Examples

"Leider hat sie eine Absage auf ihre Bewerbung bekommen."

Natural Translation

Unfortunately she received a rejection for her application.

Literal Translation

Unfortunately has she a rejection on her application received.

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