die Entstehung
Translation
origin, creation, formation, emergence
Examples
Wir erforschen die Entstehung des Universums.
We are researching the origin of the universe.
Die Entstehung eines neuen Gesetzes dauert lange.
The creation of a new law takes a long time.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the origin of sth. the origin of life
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ursprung, Schöpfung, Beginn; Antonyms: Ende, Untergang
Etymology
Derived from the verb entstehen (to arise) with the noun-forming suffix -ung.
Memory Tips
If you know the verb 'entstehen' (to arise), just add the common noun ending '-ung' to get 'the arising' or 'origin'.