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/tʁansfɔʁmaˈtsi̯oːn/· noun· Pl. die Transformationen

transformation

A thorough change from one form to another — the key word for the energy transition, digitalisation and the change after 1990 in Eastern Europe.

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Transformation
transformation

Die Region befindet sich mitten in einer tiefgreifenden Transformation.

The region is in the middle of a profound transformation.

Word family

Transformationtransformierento transformder Transformatortransformerder Transformationsprozessprocess of transformation

Common combinations

  • die digitale Transformationdigital transformation
  • eine sozial-ökologische Transformationa socio-ecological transformation
  • die Transformation gestaltento shape the transformation

Similar & opposite

≈ Synonyms
UmwandlungUmgestaltung

Real examples

  • Die Transformation der Industrie braucht viel Zeit und Geld.The transformation of industry takes a lot of time and money.
  • Die Beschäftigten sollen die Transformation mitgestalten können.The employees should be able to help shape the transformation.
  • Nach 1990 erlebten die Länder Osteuropas eine umfassende Transformation.After 1990 the countries of Eastern Europe went through a comprehensive transformation.

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