Veränderung
Meaning and Usage
Veränderung means "change" or "transformation" in German and is commonly used to refer to any kind of alteration or modification.
Linguistic Analysis
The word is a compound noun formed by the prefix ver- (indicating a change) and the root änderung (meaning "change" or "alteration").
Comparisons between German and English
The word "Veränderung" has a similar meaning to the English word "change," but it emphasizes a transformation or alteration more explicitly.
Cultural Context
In German culture, the concept of Veränderung is often associated with personal growth, development, and societal changes.
Example Sentences
- Die Veränderung des Wetters war kaum zu übersehen. (The change in weather was hard to miss.)
- Veränderung braucht Zeit. (Change takes time.)
Memory Tips
Associate "Veränderung" with the English word "change," focusing on the idea of transformation and alteration.
Additional Vocabulary
Synonyms: Wandel (change), Umwandlung (transformation) Antonyms: Stillstand (standstill), Konstanz (constancy)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
Gender: feminine Plural: die Veränderungen