die Entwicklung, -en
development
Es beschreibt den Prozess, bei dem etwas wächst, sich verändert oder verbessert.
The German word "Entwicklung" is a noun meaning "development" or "evolution". It comes from the verb "entwickeln" ("to develop"). The core part "wicklung" relates to "wrapping" or "winding" and metaphorically refers to something unfolding or unrolling.
Similar words:
- "Fortschritt" (progress)
- "Wachstum" (growth)
- "Bildung" (formation/education)
Differences:
- "Entwicklung" emphasizes the process of change and unfolding over time.
- "Fortschritt" highlights forward progress and improvement.
- "Wachstum" mainly refers to quantitative growth, e.g., size or number.
- "Bildung" often relates to formation, education, or cultivation.
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Examples
Die Entwicklung des neuen Produkts läuft gut.noun
The development of the new product is going well.
Die Entwicklung geht schnell voran.noun
The development is progressing quickly.
Unsere Entwicklung dauert länger als geplant.noun
Our development is taking longer than planned.
Neue Ideen fördern die Entwicklung des Projekts.noun
New ideas promote the development of the project.
Unsere Entwicklung braucht Zeit.noun
Our development needs time.
Diese Entwicklung braucht Zeit.noun
This development takes time.
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