integration / incorporation
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integration
The process by which a person or group is accepted into an existing community, society, or organization and becomes part of it; integration.
Die berufliche Eingliederung nach einer langen Krankheit kann schwierig sein.
Professional integration after a long illness can be difficult.
The word is made up of 'ein-' (into), 'Glied' (member), and the ending '-ung', which describes a process. So it literally means the process of becoming a member of something.
Die Eingliederung neuer Mitarbeiter in das Team ist sehr wichtig.
The integration of new employees into the team is very important.
'Eingliederung' (integration/incorporation) is almost always used with the preposition 'in' followed by the accusative. This construction describes which group or structure something or someone is integrated into.
Das Programm hilft bei der Eingliederung von Flüchtlingen in den Arbeitsmarkt.
The program helps with the integration of refugees into the labor market.
In a social context, 'Eingliederung' (integration) is often combined with adjectives such as 'beruflich' (professional), 'sozial' (social), or 'gesellschaftlich' (societal).
Nach seiner Haftstrafe war die soziale Eingliederung eine große Herausforderung für ihn.
After his prison sentence, social integration was a major challenge for him.
connection
'der Anschluss' and 'die Eingliederung' can both mean that someone finds their way into a group or community. 'Anschluss finden' sounds more personal and everyday: you make contact, talk to others, and no longer feel alone. 'Die Eingliederung' describes more the whole process by which someone is accepted into an existing group, society, or organization. The word sounds more formal. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with integration. For friends, school, or free time, 'Anschluss finden' is often more natural; in official or organizational texts, 'Eingliederung' is usually more appropriate.
Die Eingliederung neuer Mitarbeitender wird durch ein Mentorenprogramm erleichtert.
The integration of new employees is made easier by a mentoring program.
In der neuen Klasse hat Sofia nach ein paar Wochen Anschluss gefunden.
In her new class, Sofia made connections after a few weeks.