die Privatisierung
Translation
privatisation
Examples
Die Privatisierung der Bahn war umstritten.
The privatisation of the railway was controversial.
Die Regierung plant die Privatisierung von Staatsbetrieben.
The government is planning the privatisation of state-owned enterprises.
Grammar Patterns
the privatisation of ((sth.)) die Privatisierung der Post
Privatisierung as subject ((Privatisierung)) ... Die Privatisierung führte zu Protesten.
Similar Words
Etymology
Composed of 'privat' (private) + '-isieren' (verb suffix, like '-ise') + '-ung' (noun suffix, like '-ation'). It literally means 'the act of making private'.
Memory Tips
The German suffix '-ung' often corresponds to the English suffix '-ation'. Think: Privatisierung -> privatisation.