die Anpassung
Translation
adjustment, adaptation, customization
Examples
Wir müssen einige Anpassungen vornehmen.
We need to make some adjustments.
Die Anpassung an das neue Klima war schwer.
The adaptation to the new climate was difficult.
Grammar Patterns
the adaptation ((to sth.)) the adaptation to sth. The adaptation to the new climate was difficult.
to make an adjustment ((to sth.)) to make an adjustment to sth. We need to make some adjustments to the plan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: change, modification, setting
Etymology
From the verb anpassen (to adapt). Formed from an- ('to') + passen ('to fit') + the noun-forming suffix -ung.
Memory Tips
Think of the '-ing' form in English. The act of 'passing' (passen) something 'on' (an) to a new state.