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The way in which something is shaped, designed, or arranged in detail. Often refers to the concrete implementation of a plan, contract, or concept.
Die genaue Ausgestaltung der neuen Büroräume steht noch nicht fest.
The exact design of the new office spaces has not been decided yet.
The word is the nominalization of the verb 'ausgestalten' (to flesh out/design in detail). This consists of the prefix 'aus-' and 'gestalten' (to design/shape). 'Ausgestalten' means to shape something in detail or make it more concrete.
Die Partei stellte ihre Pläne für die Ausgestaltung der Steuerreform vor.
The party presented its plans for the design of the tax reform.
'Ausgestaltung' (design) is very often used with a genitive object to specify what is being designed. So the structure is: die Ausgestaltung + genitive.
Die Ausgestaltung des Gartens hat mehrere Monate gedauert.
The design of the garden took several months.
This word belongs to formal written language and is often used in official, legal, or administrative contexts. It sounds elevated and precise.
Im Anhang finden Sie die Details zur technischen Ausgestaltung.
In the appendix, you will find the details on the technical design.
Common adjectives used with 'Ausgestaltung' (design) are 'konkret' (concrete), 'detailliert' (detailed), 'rechtlich' (legal), or 'künstlerisch' (artistic). It often refers to a contract, a law, a concept, or a plan.
Über die konkrete Ausgestaltung der Feier sind wir uns noch nicht einig.
We have not yet agreed on the concrete design of the celebration.
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'das Design' and 'die Ausgestaltung' both have to do with design. 'Design' usually means the planned form and appearance of a product, graphic, or system, often together with its function. 'Ausgestaltung' means more how something is implemented in detail, for example a plan, contract, or concept. The word sounds somewhat more formal. The words can be confused because both talk about design. 'Design' fits better for visible things like furniture, apps, or posters. 'Ausgestaltung' fits better when the focus is on precise details and the concrete implementation of an idea.
Die Ausgestaltung des Vertrags besprechen wir nächste Woche mit dem Kunden.
We will discuss the details of the contract with the customer next week.
Für die neue Webseite ist das Design modern, aber die Bedienung bleibt einfach.
For the new website, the design is modern, but the interface remains simple.