Kündigen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Kündigen" is used as verb with the meaning of "terminate", "cancel" or "give notice".

Essential properties of "kündigen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: kündigen
  • Simple past: kündigte
  • Participle: gekündigt

See full conjugation of kündigen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "kündigen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To terminate a contract, agreement, or employment"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste seinen Mietvertrag kündigen, weil er umzieht.He had to terminate his rental agreement because he is moving.
  2. Die Firma hat beschlossen, mehrere Mitarbeiter zu kündigen.The company has decided to dismiss several employees.
  3. Ich möchte meinen Handyvertrag kündigen und zu einem anderen Anbieter wechseln.I want to cancel my cell phone contract and switch to another provider.

2.) "To announce or communicate important news or decisions"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Präsident wird morgen seine Entscheidung kündigen.The president will announce his decision tomorrow.
  2. Die Firma hat eine Pressekonferenz einberufen, um die Fusion zu kündigen.The company has called a press conference to announce the merger.
  3. Sie kündigte ihre Verlobung auf einer Familienfeier.She announced her engagement at a family celebration.
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