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Translations for „disown“ in the English » German Dictionary (Go to German » English)

dis·own [dɪˈsəʊn, Am -soʊn] VB trans

1. disown (sever ties):

to disown sb

2. disown (repudiate):

to disown sb
hum also to disown sb

Examples from the Internet (not verified by PONS Editors)

The title of his new CD ” La Difference ” plays on his life as an albino.

Because of his white skin color, Keïta was disowned by his family; in his homeland, albinos were routinely persecuted.

Keïta fights back with his songs and his own foundation.

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spielt auf sein Leben als Albino an.

Wegen seiner weißen Hautfarbe wurde Salif Keïta von seiner Familie verstoßen, immer wieder kommt es in seiner Heimat zu Hetzjagden auf Albinos.

Dagegen wendet sich Keïta - mit seinen Liedern und einer eigenen Stiftung.

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