die Initiierung
Translation
initiation, launch, commencement
Examples
Die Initiierung des Projekts verlief reibungslos.
The initiation of the project went smoothly.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the initiation of sth. The initiation of the project went smoothly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Beginn, Start, Einleitung, Anfang (beginning, start, introduction)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'initiieren' (to initiate) plus the noun-forming suffix '-ung'.
Memory Tips
The German suffix '-ung' almost always indicates a feminine noun (die) and often corresponds to the English '-tion' or '-ing'.