der Übertritt
Translation
conversion, transfer, crossing, transition
Examples
Sein Übertritt zum Christentum war eine große Entscheidung.
His conversion to Christianity was a big decision.
Der Übertritt in die nächste Klasse ist nicht schwer.
The transition to the next grade is not difficult.
Grammar Patterns
the conversion ((to sth.)) His conversion to Christianity was a big decision.
the transition ((into sth.)) The transition into the next grade is not difficult.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Konversion (conversion), der Wechsel (change), der Übergang (transition)
Etymology
Comes from 'über' (over, across) + 'Tritt' (step). It literally means an 'over-step' or 'stepping across'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a physical 'step' ('Tritt') 'over' ('über') a threshold into something new, like a new religion or organization.