die Verschmelzung
Translation
merger, fusion, amalgamation
Examples
Die Verschmelzung der beiden Firmen war erfolgreich.
The merger of the two companies was successful.
Wir beobachten eine Verschmelzung der Kulturen.
We are observing a fusion of cultures.
Die Verschmelzung von Arbeit und Freizeit ist ein Trend.
The blurring of work and leisure is a trend.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) merger/fusion of sth. The merger of the two departments.
((into sth.)) merger/fusion into sth. The merger into a large corporation.
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Etymology
Derived from 'verschmelzen' (to fuse/merge). It combines 'ver-' (together), 'schmelzen' (to melt), and the noun suffix '-ung'. It means 'the act of melting together'.
Memory Tips
Think of ice cubes 'schmelzen' (melting) 'ver-' (together) into a single puddle. This represents the fusion of two separate entities.