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design
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.
implementation / conversion
Both words are appropriate when a concept is to become concrete in practice. Umsetzung refers mainly to carrying out the concept, while Ausgestaltung shows how it is shaped or organized in detail. Use Umsetzung for carrying something out and Ausgestaltung for specific details.
Die Ausgestaltung des neuen Betreuungskonzepts legt die Betreuungszeiten und Gruppen fest.
The design of the new childcare concept determines the childcare hours and groups.
Die Umsetzung des neuen Betreuungskonzepts beginnt nach den Ferien.
Implementation of the new childcare concept will begin after the holidays.
