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Abordnung

secondment, deputation

noun AB-or-dnung Rare
People & Society Work

Also means

delegation (of staff)

Usage Note

Abordnung refers to the temporary reassignment of an employee to another department or organisation; auf Abordnung means 'on secondment'. Distinct from Versetzung (permanent transfer) — the employee returns after the assignment.

Examples

"Er ist für sechs Monate auf Abordnung bei der Bundesbehörde tätig."

Natural Translation

He is working on secondment at the federal authority for six months.

Literal Translation

He is for six months on secondment at the federal authority active.

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