die Vorbereitungen
Translation
preparations, arrangements
Examples
Wir treffen Vorbereitungen für die Party.
We are making preparations for the party.
Die Vorbereitungen für die Reise sind abgeschlossen.
The preparations for the trip are complete.
Grammar Patterns
to make preparations ((for sth.acc)) We are making preparations for the party.
Similar Words
Synonyms: planning, arrangement, groundwork
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'vorbereiten' (to prepare). The suffix '-ung' creates a noun, much like '-ation' in 'preparation'.
Memory Tips
The '-ung' suffix is a key pattern. If you know 'vorbereiten' (to prepare), 'Vorbereitung' is simply 'the preparation'.