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settlement / colonization
The process by which people settle in an area that was previously uninhabited or sparsely populated and make it their living space.
Die Besiedlung Amerikas durch die Europäer begann im 15. Jahrhundert.
The colonization of America by Europeans began in the 15th century.
'Besiedlung' (settlement/colonization) is a noun derived from the verb 'besiedeln' (to settle/colonize). The ending '-ung' turns a verb into a noun that describes the process or result of the action.
Die Besiedlung des Mars ist ein Ziel der zukünftigen Raumfahrt.
The settlement of Mars is a goal of future space travel.
To say who settles an area, the preposition 'durch' (by/through) is used. To name the area being settled, the genitive is often used.
Die Besiedlung des Landes durch neue Einwanderer führte zu Wachstum.
The settlement of the country by new immigrants led to growth.
The biological meaning can be recognized from the context. When 'Bakterien' (bacteria), 'Keime' (germs), 'Pilze' (fungi), 'Darm' (intestine/gut), or a 'Wunde' (wound) are mentioned, it refers to the colonization by microorganisms.
Eine übermäßige Besiedlung des Darms mit falschen Bakterien kann zu Problemen führen.
Excessive colonization of the gut with the wrong bacteria can lead to problems.
In a historical context, 'Besiedlung' (settlement/colonization) is often combined with adjectives such as 'erste' (first), 'frühe' (early), 'geplante' (planned), or 'friedliche' (peaceful).
Archäologen fanden Spuren der frühen Besiedlung in diesem Tal.
Archaeologists found traces of early settlement in this valley.
infection
'Infektion' and 'Besiedlung' can both have to do with bacteria or other organisms in the body. 'Infektion' means that pathogens enter, multiply, and can cause an illness. 'Besiedlung' only describes organisms living in a place and multiplying there. That does not automatically have to make someone sick. The words are easy to confuse because microorganisms are involved in both. In medicine, the difference is important: a 'Besiedlung' can be harmless, while an 'Infektion' is connected with illness or the risk of illness.
Die Ärztin erklärt, dass die Besiedlung mit diesen Bakterien nicht immer gefährlich ist.
The doctor explains that colonization with these bacteria is not always dangerous.
Nach dem Schnitt am Finger bekam Paul eine Infektion.
After the cut on his finger, Paul got an infection.