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The preparation of a plot of land or area for construction, especially connection to public infrastructure such as roads, water, and electricity.
Die Kosten für die Erschließung des Baugebiets sind sehr hoch.
The costs for developing the building area are very high.
The noun 'die Erschließung' (development, opening up) is derived from the verb 'erschließen' (to develop, to open up, to infer). The ending '-ung' forms a feminine noun from a verb and describes the process or result of the action.
Die Erschließung des Themas war eine große Herausforderung.
The development of the topic was a major challenge.
To express what is being developed, opened up, or analyzed, German very often uses the genitive or the preposition 'von' (of). The pattern is: 'die Erschließung' + genitive or 'die Erschließung von' + dative.
Die Erschließung eines neuen Marktes dauert oft mehrere Jahre.
The opening up of a new market often takes several years.
In this context, the word describes connecting an area to roads, water, and electricity. People often talk about 'die Kosten der Erschließung' (the development costs).
Die Erschließung des neuen Wohnviertels wird von der Stadt finanziert.
The development of the new residential district is being financed by the city.
In a school or academic context, 'Erschließung' (analysis) means the content-based and formal analysis of a work. For example, people speak of the 'Erschließung eines Gedichts' (analysis of a poem) or the 'Erschließung eines Sachtextes' (analysis of an informational text).
Für die Prüfung ist die Erschließung einer Kurzgeschichte erforderlich.
For the exam, the analysis of a short story is required.
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'Entwicklung' and 'Erschließung' can both describe something new coming into being or becoming usable. However, 'Entwicklung' is more general: something changes, grows, or is planned and produced. 'Erschließung' is more precise when something is made accessible, for example a building area, a market, knowledge, or a text. Learners may confuse the words because both often occur in projects and planning. As a simple guide: 'Entwicklung' is more about the question: How does something come into being or change? 'Erschließung' is more about the question: How do you make something reachable or usable?
Für die Erschließung des Baugebiets müssen zuerst Straßen und Leitungen gebaut werden.
For the development of the building area, roads and utility lines must first be built.
Die Entwicklung der neuen App dauert länger als geplant.
The development of the new app is taking longer than planned.