die Verlegung
Translation
relocation, transfer, postponement, laying
Examples
Die Verlegung des Büros ist für nächste Woche geplant.
The relocation of the office is planned for next week.
Die Verlegung des Termins war notwendig.
The postponement of the appointment was necessary.
Die Verlegung der Kabel dauert drei Tage.
The laying of the cables will take three days.
Grammar Patterns
the relocation of ((sth.gen)) ((et2)) The relocation of the company headquarters is expensive.
the postponement of ((sth.gen)) ((et2)) The postponement of the conference was announced.
the laying of ((sth.gen)) ((et2)) The laying of fiber optic cables starts tomorrow.
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Etymology
From the verb 'verlegen', which can mean to relocate, postpone, or lay (cables). It's derived from the prefix 'ver-' and the verb 'legen' (to lay, to put).
Memory Tips
The key is 'legen' (to lay/put). Imagine 'putting' an office in a new location, 'putting' an appointment at a later time, or 'laying' pipes.