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change / alteration
A concrete adjustment, correction, or modification of something existing, such as a text, a law, or a plan.
Der Autor hat noch einige Änderungen am Manuskript vorgenommen.
The author made a few more changes to the manuscript.
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The process or act of changing something. Compared with 'Veränderung' (change), 'Änderung' (change) is often more specific and refers to a deliberate action.
Die Änderung des Fahrplans tritt ab nächstem Montag in Kraft.
The change to the timetable takes effect starting next Monday.
'Die Änderung' (change) is a noun derived from the verb 'ändern' (to change). The ending '-ung' is often used to form a feminine noun from a verb that describes the action or the result.
Bitte ändern Sie die Adresse in Ihren Unterlagen.
Please change the address in your records.
'Änderung' (change) is often combined with certain verbs. Typical phrases are 'eine Änderung vornehmen' (to make a change), 'eine Änderung durchführen' (to carry out a change), or 'Änderungen vorschlagen' (to suggest changes).
Der Techniker muss noch eine kleine Änderung am System vornehmen.
The technician still has to make a small change to the system.
When you want to say what something is being changed in or to, you use the preposition 'an' followed by the dative.
Es gab eine kurzfristige Änderung am Zeitplan.
There was a short-notice change to the schedule.
The word 'Änderung' (change) is used very frequently in formal, official, or technical contexts, for example with laws, contracts, plans, or software.
Jede Änderung des Vertrags muss schriftlich erfolgen.
Every change to the contract must be made in writing.
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Veränderung and Änderung can both express that something becomes different. Veränderung tends to emphasize general or more comprehensive change. Änderung usually refers to a specific, often deliberate adjustment to something existing, such as a plan or text.
Die neue Strategie enthält eine konkrete Änderung des Arbeitsplans.
The new strategy includes a specific change to the work schedule.
Die neue Strategie führt zu einer umfassenden Veränderung des Unternehmens.
The new strategy brings about a comprehensive change in the company.
