die Veränderung
Translation
change, alteration, modification, transformation
Examples
Die Veränderung war notwendig.
The change was necessary.
Es gab eine kleine Veränderung im Plan.
There was a small change in the plan.
Die digitale Veränderung betrifft alle Bereiche.
The digital transformation affects all areas.
Grammar Patterns
a change ((of sth.)) a change of sth. It's a change of the situation.
a change ((to sth.)) a change to sth. This is the change for the better.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wandel, Umstellung; Antonyms: Beständigkeit, Stabilität
Etymology
From the verb 'verändern' (to change). It's composed of 'ver-' (prefix indicating change) + 'ändern' (to alter) + '-ung' (noun suffix).
Memory Tips
Think of 'ver-ändern-ung' as 'the act of making something other/different'. The '-ung' suffix almost always creates a feminine noun.