die Verfilmung
Translation
film adaptation, filming, movie version
Examples
Die Verfilmung des Romans war sehr erfolgreich.
The film adaptation of the novel was very successful.
Die Verfilmung beginnt nächste Woche in Berlin.
Filming begins next week in Berlin.
Grammar Patterns
the film adaptation of ((sth.)) Die Verfilmung des Buches ist geplant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Filmadaption, die Dreharbeiten
Etymology
Composed of 'ver-' (a prefix for transformation) + 'Film' + '-ung' (a nominalizing suffix). It signifies the process of making a film.
Memory Tips
The word 'Film' is right in the middle, so you can't miss the connection to cinema.