der Übergang
Translation
transition, crossing, passage, changeover
Examples
Der Übergang vom Studium zum Beruf ist schwer.
The transition from studying to a career is difficult.
Gibt es hier einen Übergang über die Straße?
Is there a crossing over the street here?
Wir befinden uns im Übergang zum Winter.
We are in the transition to winter.
Grammar Patterns
the transition ((from sth.)) ((to sth.)) the transition from sth. to sth. The transition from winter to spring is beautiful.
a crossing ((over sth.)) a crossing over sth. Is there a crossing over the tracks here?
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wechsel, Passage, Kreuzung
Etymology
A compound of 'über' (over, across) and 'Gang' (walk, passage). It literally translates to 'over-going'.
Memory Tips
Picture 'going over' a boundary. An 'Übergang' is the path or process of 'going over' from one thing to the next.