accession / joining
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accession / joining
The formal act of becoming a member of an organization, association, alliance, or community of states.
Der Beitritt des Landes zur NATO wurde intensiv diskutiert.
The country's accession to NATO was intensely debated.
'Der Beitritt' (accession/joining) is the noun corresponding to the separable verb 'beitreten' (to join) (bei + treten). It describes the formal act of entering a group or organization.
Die Partei beschloss, der Koalition beizutreten.
The party decided to join the coalition.
The noun 'Beitritt' (accession/joining) is almost always used with the preposition 'zu' followed by the dative to indicate which organization someone is joining.
Der Beitritt zur Europäischen Union ist ein langer Prozess.
Accession to the European Union is a long process.
'Beitritt' (accession/joining) is often used in formal or political contexts. Common verbs are 'den Beitritt beantragen' (to apply for accession), 'über den Beitritt verhandeln' (to negotiate accession), or 'einem Beitritt zustimmen' (to agree to accession).
Mehrere Länder haben den Beitritt zur Allianz beantragt.
Several countries have applied for accession to the alliance.
recording / admission / uptake
Both words fit when someone becomes a member of an organization or association. Beitritt refers to the person’s formal step, while Aufnahme refers to the organization accepting them. So ask whether the new member’s step or the group’s decision is meant.
Leas Beitritt zum Verein wurde gestern offiziell erklärt.
Lea’s joining the association was officially announced yesterday.
Die Aufnahme von Lea in den Verein wurde gestern beschlossen.
Lea’s admission to the association was approved yesterday.
