die Vereinigung
Translation
unification, union, association, merger
Examples
Die Vereinigung der beiden Länder war historisch.
The unification of the two countries was historic.
Er ist Mitglied einer politischen Vereinigung.
He is a member of a political association.
Die Vereinigung der Firmen führte zu Wachstum.
The merger of the companies led to growth.
Grammar Patterns
the unification/merger ((of sth.)) the unification/merger of sth. The unification of the two countries was historic.
an association ((for sth.)) an association for sth. He is a member of a political association.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Zusammenschluss, die Fusion; Antonyms: die Trennung, die Spaltung
Etymology
From the verb 'vereinigen' (to unite). 'ver-' + 'ein' (one) + '-ung' (noun suffix). Literally, 'the act of making one'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Vereinigte Staaten' (United States). The root 'ein' (one) is key to its meaning of unification.