noun
notice, termination, dismissal
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Kündigung (die) commonly means a notice, termination, or dismissal—especially ending a contract, lease, or employment. It denotes the act or the document giving notice. Plural is Kündigungen. No special preposition. Used in legal and workplace contexts; collocates with kündigen (verb) and can be initiated by employer or employee.
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Nach der Verwarnung folgte schließlich die Kündigung.
After the warning, dismissal finally followed.
Die fristgerechte Kündigung beendet das Vertragsverhältnis.
The timely termination ends the contractual relationship.
Er erhielt eine Kündigung von seinem Arbeitgeber.
He received a notice from his employer.
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Picture an official letter stamped 'Kündigung' meaning a contract or job ends.
Sounds a bit like 'could ding' — imagine a letter that 'dings' your contract away.
Feminine noun: use 'die' (die Kündigung).
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Kündigung can mean notice, termination, or dismissal depending on context (employment, rental contracts, subscriptions). The exact legal implications depend on the contract and local law.