{"id":545,"date":"2024-01-02T01:12:22","date_gmt":"2024-01-02T01:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nur-deutsch.com\/?p=545"},"modified":"2026-03-28T07:41:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T07:41:29","slug":"schriftliche-kundigungen-formulieren","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nur-deutsch.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/02\/schriftliche-kundigungen-formulieren\/","title":{"rendered":"Schriftliche K\u00fcndigungen formulieren"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"3\">Mastering the &#8220;K\u00fcndigung&#8221;: How to Cancel Contracts in Germany<\/h2>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">In Germany, almost all official cancellations must be done in writing (<i data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"71\">Schriftform<\/i>). Using a formal tone isn&#8217;t just polite\u2014it ensures your request is taken seriously and processed without &#8220;Missverst\u00e4ndnisse&#8221; (misunderstandings).<\/p>\r\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"5\">1. The Structure of a German Termination Letter<\/h2>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">A professional letter follows a specific hierarchy. Start with your address, the recipient\u2019s address, and the current date.<\/p>\r\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"7\">\r\n<li>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Greeting:<\/b> Always use &#8220;Sehr geehrte Frau&#8230;&#8221; or &#8220;Sehr geehrter Herr&#8230;&#8221;<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Subject Line:<\/b> Use a bold header like <b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"41\">K\u00fcndigung meines [Vertragstyp]<\/b>.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"8\">2. State the Termination Date (Das K\u00fcndigungsdatum)<\/h2>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">Be precise about when the contract should end. Use the phrase &#8220;<b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"63\">fristgerecht zum&#8230;<\/b>&#8221; (in due time by&#8230;) to show you are respecting the notice period.<\/p>\r\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"10\">\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">German:<\/b> &#8220;Hiermit k\u00fcndige ich meinen Vertrag fristgerecht zum [Datum].&#8221;<\/p>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,1\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Translation:<\/b> &#8220;I hereby terminate my contract in due time as of [Date].&#8221;<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"11\">3. Request Confirmation (Best\u00e4tigung anfordern)<\/h2>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">To be safe, always ask for a written confirmation. This is your proof that the termination was received.<\/p>\r\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"13\">\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">German:<\/b> &#8220;Bitte best\u00e4tigen Sie mir den Erhalt dieser K\u00fcndigung sowie das Vertragsende schriftlich.&#8221;<\/p>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,1\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Translation:<\/b> &#8220;Please confirm the receipt of this termination and the end of the contract in writing.&#8221;<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"15\">Comparison: Job vs. Apartment Terminations<\/h2>\r\n<table data-path-to-node=\"16\">\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Context<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>German Key Phrase<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>English Translation<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Work<\/b><\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"16,1,1,0\">&#8220;Ich k\u00fcndige mein Arbeitsverh\u00e4ltnis.&#8221;<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"16,1,2,0\">&#8220;I am terminating my employment.&#8221;<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Housing<\/b><\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"16,2,1,0\">&#8220;Ich k\u00fcndige meinen Mietvertrag.&#8221;<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"16,2,2,0\">&#8220;I am terminating my rental lease.&#8221;<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Next Step<\/b><\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"16,3,1,0\">&#8220;Ich werde die Schl\u00fcssel \u00fcbergeben.&#8221;<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"16,3,2,0\">&#8220;I will hand over the keys.&#8221;<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Closing<\/b><\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"16,4,1,0\">&#8220;Vielen Dank f\u00fcr die Zusammenarbeit.&#8221;<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"16,4,2,0\">&#8220;Thank you for the cooperation.&#8221;<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"3\">Email Exchange Example (B1 Level) \/ Beispiel f\u00fcr einen E-Mail-Wechsel (B1-Niveau)<\/h2>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Tenant (Mieter):<\/b> <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"21\">Subject:<\/b> K\u00fcndigung des Mietvertrags \u2013 [Kundennummer\/Adresse]<\/p>\r\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"5\">\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,0\">\u201eSehr geehrter Herr [Name],<\/p>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,1\">mit diesem Schreiben m\u00f6chte ich meinen Mietvertrag f\u00fcr die Wohnung in der [Adresse] k\u00fcndigen. Der Vertrag endet am [Datum]. Bitte best\u00e4tigen Sie mir den Erhalt dieser Nachricht.<\/p>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,2\">Mit freundlichen Gr\u00fc\u00dfen<\/p>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,2\">[Ihr Name]\u201c<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">English Translation:<\/b> <b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"21\">Subject:<\/b> Termination of the rental contract \u2013 [Customer Number\/Address]<\/p>\r\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"7\">\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,0\">&#8220;Dear Mr. [Name],<\/p>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1\">with this letter, I would like to terminate my rental contract for the apartment at [Address]. The contract ends on [Date]. Please confirm the receipt of this message.<\/p>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,2\">Best regards,<\/p>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,2\">[Your Name]&#8221;<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Landlord (Vermieter):<\/b><\/p>\r\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"10\">\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,0\">\u201eSehr geehrte Frau [Name],<\/p>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,1\">vielen Dank f\u00fcr Ihr Schreiben. Ich best\u00e4tige hiermit den Erhalt Ihrer K\u00fcndigung zum [Datum]. Bitte denken Sie daran, die Wohnung bis zu diesem Tag zu r\u00e4umen und alle Schl\u00fcssel zu \u00fcbergeben.<\/p>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,2\">Mit freundlichen Gr\u00fc\u00dfen<\/p>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,2\">[Name des Vermieters]\u201c<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">English Translation:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"12\">\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,0\">&#8220;Dear Ms. [Name],<\/p>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,1\">thank you for your letter. I hereby confirm receipt of your termination as of [Date]. Please remember to vacate the apartment by this day and hand over all keys.<\/p>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,2\">Best regards,<\/p>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,2\">[Name of the Landlord]&#8221;<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"23\">Important Vocabulary to Remember<\/h2>\r\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"24\">\r\n<li>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"24,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"24,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Die K\u00fcndigungsfrist:<\/b> Notice period<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"24,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"24,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Der Mietvertrag:<\/b> Rental contract<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"24,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"24,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Der Arbeitsvertrag:<\/b> Employment contract<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"24,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"24,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Die Best\u00e4tigung:<\/b> Confirmation<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"24,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"24,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Fristgerecht:<\/b> Within the deadline<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1133\" src=\"https:\/\/nur-deutsch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Schriftliche-Kundigungen-formulieren-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nur-deutsch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Schriftliche-Kundigungen-formulieren-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/nur-deutsch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Schriftliche-Kundigungen-formulieren-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/nur-deutsch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Schriftliche-Kundigungen-formulieren-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/nur-deutsch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Schriftliche-Kundigungen-formulieren-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/nur-deutsch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Schriftliche-Kundigungen-formulieren-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/nur-deutsch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Schriftliche-Kundigungen-formulieren.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mastering the &#8220;K\u00fcndigung&#8221;: How to Cancel Contracts in Germany In Germany, almost all official cancellations must be done in writing (Schriftform). 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