die Vermittlung
Translation
mediation, placement, agency, intervention
Examples
Die Vermittlung im Streit war erfolgreich.
The mediation in the dispute was successful.
Er sucht Arbeit über eine private Vermittlung.
He is looking for work through a private agency.
Die Vermittlung von Wissen ist wichtig.
The imparting of knowledge is important.
Grammar Patterns
mediation between... Die Vermittlung zwischen den beiden Ländern.
the placement of... Die Vermittlung von Arbeitsplätzen.
Similar Words
Mediation, Schlichtung (arbitration), Agentur (agency)
Etymology
From the verb 'vermitteln' (to mediate) and the suffix '-ung'. The root is 'Mitte' (middle), so it's about putting someone or something in the middle.
Memory Tips
Think of a mediator standing in the 'Mitte' (middle) between two conflicting parties to connect them.