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inauguration
The ceremonial event at which a person is officially installed in a public office.
Die Amtseinführung des neuen Präsidenten wurde weltweit im Fernsehen übertragen.
The inauguration of the new president was broadcast on television worldwide.
The word is a clear example of a German compound noun. It is made up of 'Amt' (political office), the linking element '-s-', and 'Einführung' (from 'einführen' — to introduce or install).
Die Vorbereitungen für die Amtseinführung laufen auf Hochtouren.
Preparations for the inauguration are running at full speed.
This term is used almost exclusively for high political offices. Typical combinations are 'die Amtseinführung des Präsidenten' (the inauguration of the president), 'der Kanzlerin' (of the chancellor), or 'des Bürgermeisters' (of the mayor).
Viele Staatsgäste reisten zur Amtseinführung des neuen Kanzlers an.
Many state guests traveled to attend the inauguration of the new chancellor.
The person who is being installed in office is normally in the genitive. So you say 'die Amtseinführung des Ministers' (the inauguration of the minister).
Die Amtseinführung der neuen Bürgermeisterin findet nächsten Montag statt.
The inauguration of the new mayor will take place next Monday.
'Amtseinführung' (inauguration) is a formal, official term. You find it mainly in the news, in politics, and in official documents.
Die Zeremonie der Amtseinführung folgte einem strengen Protokoll.
The inauguration ceremony followed a strict protocol.
introduction / implementation / insertion
'die Einführung' and 'die Amtseinführung' both have to do with something or someone officially entering a new role. 'die Einführung' is much more general: it can refer to a new law, a product, or a technology. 'die Amtseinführung' is used only for a person who officially takes on a public office, usually with a formal ceremony. Learners may confuse the words because both contain 'Einführung'. As a practical rule: for things and new rules, you usually say 'Einführung'; for a mayor, president, or similar officeholder, you say 'Amtseinführung'.
Zur Amtseinführung der neuen Bürgermeisterin kamen viele Gäste ins Rathaus.
Many guests came to the town hall for the inauguration of the new mayor.
Die Einführung des neuen Ticketsystems hat viele Fragen ausgelöst.
The introduction of the new ticketing system raised many questions.