Aufhören
/ˈaʊ̯fˌhøːrən/
The German word for the English phrase "quitting" (in the sense of terminating employment) is Aufhören.
This term refers to the act of an employee deciding to end their employment.
Meaning: the termination of employment, initiated by the employee (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈaʊ̯fˌhøːrən/
Did you know?
- In Germany, you cannot quit a job via email or a text message. The law generally requires a Schriftform, meaning a physical piece of paper with a handwritten signature, to be legally binding.
- German employment law often includes a Kündigungsfrist, a mandatory notice period that cannot be ignored. Quitting instantly without the employer's consent can lead to legal claims for salary during the notice period.
- The word Aufhören is rooted in the words for 'up' and 'hear'. It originally meant to 'hear' a prohibition or a command and then stop what you were doing.
Examples in context
- Ich habe beschlossen, mit dem Rauchen aufzuhören.I have decided to quit smoking.
- Er will mit dem Chor aufhören.He wants to quit the choir.
- Ich möchte meine Mitgliedschaft im Fitnessstudio beenden.I would like to quit my gym membership.
- Die Firma hat beschlossen, das Projekt vorzeitig zu beenden.The company has decided to quit the project prematurely.
- Sie hat gestern mit ihm Schluss gemacht.She broke up with him yesterday.
- Ich gebe das Lernen für die Prüfung auf.I'm quitting studying for the exam.
- Er hat das Spiel aufgegeben, nachdem er zweimal verloren hatte.He quit the game after losing twice.
- Er hat beschlossen, seinen Job zu kündigen.He has decided to quit his job.
Example conversation
Maximilian and Hannah are talking during a coffee break.
- MaximilianHast du von dem Aufhören von Tim gehört?Did you hear about Tim quitting?
- HannahJa, das war wirklich sehr unerwartet.Yes, that was really unexpected.
- MaximilianIch glaube, er war einfach unzufrieden.I think he was just dissatisfied.
- HannahDas kann ich gut verstehen.I can understand that well.
Sources
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry aufhören.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aufhören, CC BY-SA 4.0.
