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Absage
German → American English
American English
Cancellation
Eine Mitteilung, dass etwas nicht stattfindet oder dass ein Angebot, eine Einladung oder eine Anfrage abgelehnt wird.
Wir haben heute eine Absage für den Termin bekommen.Use Absage mainly for a cancellation, rejection, or formal refusal. In everyday German, it is very common in contexts like an appointment, event, or invitation: eine Absage bekommen / eine Absage erteilen.
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Frequently asked questions
What does "Absage" mean in English?
"Absage" means "cancellation" or, depending on context, "rejection/refusal."
Is "Absage" used for appointments and events?
Yes. It is commonly used for canceled appointments, meetings, events, or invitations.
What is the verb form of "Absage"?
The verb is "absagen," which means "to cancel" or "to decline/refuse."
How do you say "eine Absage bekommen" in English?
It means "to receive a cancellation" or more naturally, "to be turned down" / "to get a rejection," depending on context.