die Einwanderung, -en
immigration
The German word "Einwanderung" is a noun composed of:
- ein (prefix meaning "in" or "into")
- Wanderung (meaning "migration" or "moving")
Together, it means immigration — the act of moving into a country to live there.
Similar words:
- Auswanderung (emigration) — moving out of a country
- Zuwanderung (in-migration) — also means immigration, often emphasizing newcomers joining an area
- Migration (migration) — a general term for movement, not specific to direction
Difference:
"Einwanderung" specifically refers to people moving into a country, focusing on the act of entering and settling. "Zuwanderung" is more general and can emphasize the aspect of newcomers joining a community. "Auswanderung" means leaving a country, the opposite direction. "Migration" is a broader term covering both emigration and immigration.
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Examples
Die Einwanderung hat in den letzten Jahren zugenommen.noun
Immigration has increased in recent years.
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