die Abwandlung
Translation
modification, variation, variant, adaptation
Examples
Dies ist eine Abwandlung des Originals.
This is a variation of the original.
Er schlug eine kleine Abwandlung des Plans vor.
He suggested a small modification of the plan.
Grammar Patterns
a variation/modification ((of sth.)) eine Abwandlung ((von+3 / et2)) This is a modification of the original plan.
Similar Words
die Variante (variant), die Modifikation (modification), die Änderung (change)
Etymology
From 'ab-' (away, modifying), 'wandeln' (to change, walk), and '-ung' (noun suffix). A 'changing away' from the original form.
Memory Tips
Think of 'wandering' ('wandeln') 'away' ('ab-') from the original idea, which creates a variation.