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The process or point in time at which something begins to exist; the origin or creation of something.
Der Film dokumentiert die Entstehung der Erde von den Anfängen bis heute.
The film documents the development of the Earth from its beginnings to the present day.
The noun 'die Entstehung' (origin/development) is derived from the verb 'entstehen' (to arise, to come into being). The ending '-ung' is often used to form a noun from a verb that describes the process or result of the action.
Ein neues Problem ist entstanden.
A new problem has arisen.
To say what comes into being, 'Entstehung' (origin/development) is very often combined with a genitive noun or the preposition 'von' + dative. The genitive is more common in written language.
Wir untersuchen die Entstehung des Lebens auf der Erde.
We are investigating the origin of life on Earth.
Common verbs in connection with 'Entstehung' (origin/development) are 'die Entstehung beobachten' (to observe the development), 'die Entstehung untersuchen' (to investigate the origin/development), or 'zur Entstehung von etwas beitragen' (to contribute to the development of something).
Viele Faktoren haben zur Entstehung des Konflikts beigetragen.
Many factors contributed to the development of the conflict.
development
'die Entwicklung' and 'die Entstehung' both describe that something does not simply appear suddenly in a finished form. 'die Entstehung' emphasizes the beginning: something starts to exist or is created. 'die Entwicklung' emphasizes more the longer process afterward or the path toward a result. They can be confused because both have to do with change and becoming. If you are talking about the origin, 'Entstehung' fits better. If you are talking about growth, change, or progress over a longer period of time, 'Entwicklung' is more natural.
Im Museum erklärt ein Film die Entstehung der alten Stadt.
At the museum, a film explains the origins of the old city.
Die Entwicklung der neuen App hat fast ein Jahr gedauert.
The development of the new app took almost a year.