out-migration / relocation
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out-migration
The leaving of a region or country by a larger number of people in order to settle in another place. This often happens for economic or social reasons.
Die hohe Arbeitslosigkeit führte zu einer starken Abwanderung der jungen Bevölkerung.
The high unemployment led to a strong out-migration of the young population.
The word consists of 'ab-' (away) and 'Wanderung' (movement, migration). So it describes a movement away from a place. The ending '-ung' turns the verb 'abwandern' (to migrate away) into a noun.
Die Abwanderung junger Menschen stellt viele ländliche Regionen vor Probleme.
The out-migration of young people creates problems for many rural regions.
How can you recognize the meaning? If 'Menschen' (people), 'Fachkräften' (skilled workers), or 'Bevölkerung' (population) are mentioned, it is about migration. If it is about 'Kapital' (capital), 'Firmen' (companies), or 'Industrie' (industry), the economic relocation is meant.
Die Regierung versucht, die Abwanderung von Fachkräften zu stoppen.
The government is trying to stop the out-migration of skilled workers.
'Abwanderung' (out-migration/relocation) is a rather formal word that is often used in the news, in politics, and in economic discussions.
Der Zeitungsartikel analysiert die Gründe für die Abwanderung aus der Region.
The newspaper article analyzes the reasons for the out-migration from the region.
Common combinations are 'die Abwanderung von Fachkräften' (the out-migration of skilled workers), 'die Abwanderung in die Städte' (the migration to the cities), or 'die Abwanderung ins Ausland' (the emigration abroad).
Besonders die Abwanderung in die großen Städte hat in den letzten Jahren zugenommen.
The migration to the big cities in particular has increased in recent years.
migration
'die Migration' and 'die Abwanderung' both describe people changing their place of residence for the longer term. 'Migration' is more neutral and more general: it is simply about the movement of people from one place to another. 'Abwanderung' emphasizes more strongly that people are leaving a particular region or country. People often use 'Abwanderung' when a place loses people as a result, for example young people or workers. The words can be confused because both mean movement. In practical terms: 'Migration' describes the whole process, while 'Abwanderung' is more about leaving an area.
Die Abwanderung junger Menschen macht dem kleinen Dorf große Sorgen.
The out-migration of young people is a major concern for the small village.
Migration ist ein wichtiges Thema, wenn Städte neue Wohnungen und Schulen planen.
Migration is an important topic when cities plan new housing and schools.