Abmarsch

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German

Etymology

From ab- +‎ Marsch.

Pronunciation

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Noun

Abmarsch m (strong, genitive Abmarschs or Abmarsches, plural Abmärsche)

  1. decampment, return (from a site that was previously marched to)
    Antonym: Anmarsch
  2. setting out, start (the time, place or act of starting a specific march or hike)

Derived terms

Interjection

Abmarsch

  1. 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

Further reading

  • Abmarsch” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache