die Vorbereitungen
Translation
preparations, arrangements
Examples
Wir treffen Vorbereitungen für die Party.
We are making preparations for the party.
Die Vorbereitungen für die Reise sind abgeschlossen.
The preparations for the trip are complete.
Grammar Patterns
to make preparations ((for sth.acc)) We are making preparations for the party.
Similar Words
Synonyms: planning, organisation, arrangement
Etymology
A noun derived from the verb 'vorbereiten' (to prepare). The '-ung' suffix often forms feminine nouns, similar to '-tion' or '-ing' in English.
Memory Tips
Recognise the '-ung' ending as a noun-former. 'Vorbereitung' is the 'act of preparing'.