boundary / distinction
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boundary
The establishment of a clear dividing line or boundary, whether physical (e.g., between properties) or conceptual (e.g., between subject areas).
Die Abgrenzung des Naturschutzgebietes ist durch Schilder markiert.
The boundary of the nature reserve is marked by signs.
distancing
The deliberate distancing from other people, groups, or ideas in order to emphasize one's own identity or position and distinguish oneself from others.
Die neue Jugendkultur sucht die Abgrenzung von der älteren Generation.
The new youth culture seeks to distance itself from the older generation.
'Die Abgrenzung' (boundary/distinction) is a noun derived from the separable verb 'abgrenzen' (to distinguish/demarcate). The ending '-ung' turns the action of 'Abgrenzen' into a thing.
Es ist wichtig, private und berufliche Themen klar voneinander abzugrenzen.
It is important to clearly distinguish private and professional topics from each other.
The noun 'Abgrenzung' is very often used with prepositions that describe separation. The most common are 'Abgrenzung von' (+ dative) and 'Abgrenzung zwischen' (+ dative).
Die Abgrenzung von der Konkurrenz ist für unser Unternehmen entscheidend.
Distinguishing ourselves from the competition is crucial for our company.
The meaning of 'Abgrenzung' can be concrete and spatial or abstract and social. An 'Abgrenzung eines Grundstücks' (boundary of a property) is a physical line, while the 'Abgrenzung von einer Gruppe' (distancing from a group) is social distancing.
Die Abgrenzung des Gartens zum Nachbarn besteht aus einem Holzzaun.
The boundary between the garden and the neighbor consists of a wooden fence.
separation
Trennung and Abgrenzung can both distinguish areas from one another. Trennung emphasizes that the areas are actually kept separate, while Abgrenzung highlights establishing or making visible a boundary. Use Trennung for keeping things organizationally separate and Abgrenzung when a clear boundary is defined.
Die Abgrenzung von Beruf und Privatleben beginnt für sie mit einer klaren Grenze.
For her, distinguishing between her professional and private lives begins with a clear boundary.
Die Trennung von Beruf und Privatleben gelingt ihr durch zwei getrennte Kalender.
She manages to keep her professional and private lives separate by using two separate calendars.
