die Verankerung
Translation
anchoring, anchorage, embedding, grounding
Examples
Die Verankerung des Schiffes im Hafen war sicher.
The anchoring of the ship in the harbour was secure.
Die gesetzliche Verankerung von Rechten ist wichtig.
The legal embedding of rights is important.
Grammar Patterns
die Verankerung ((von et2)) the anchoring of sth. The anchoring of the tent in the ground was strong.
die Verankerung ((in+3)) the embedding in sth. The embedding of the idea in society took years.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Befestigung, Fixierung; Antonyms: Lockerung
Etymology
From the verb 'verankern' (to anchor), which comes from 'der Anker' (the anchor). The prefix 'ver-' indicates a process and '-ung' makes it a noun.
Memory Tips
You can see the word 'Anker' (anchor) inside 'Verankerung'. Think of it as the act of anchoring, both literally and figuratively.