die Verfilmung
Translation
film adaptation, filming, screen version
Examples
Die Verfilmung des Romans war sehr erfolgreich.
The film adaptation of the novel was very successful.
Die Verfilmung beginnt nächste Woche in Berlin.
The filming begins next week in Berlin.
Grammar Patterns
the film adaptation of ((sth.gen)) Die Verfilmung des Buches ist geplant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Filmadaption, die Dreharbeiten
Etymology
From 'ver-' (prefix indicating transformation) + 'Film' + '-ung' (suffix creating a noun). The act of turning something into a film.
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