The process of setting up or implementing something (e.g., an institution, a brand, an idea) firmly and permanently so that it becomes generally accepted.
example
Die Etablierung des neuen Software-Systems in der Firma dauerte mehrere Monate.
The establishment of the new software system in the company took several months.
Usage tips
Word family
'Die Etablierung' (the establishment) is the noun from the verb 'etablieren' (to establish). The ending '-ung' turns the action of establishing into a process or the result of this process.
EXAMPLE
Wir beobachten die Etablierung neuer politischer Parteien.
We are observing the establishment of new political parties.
Use with genitive
The noun 'Etablierung' (establishment) is very often used with a genitive object or the preposition 'von' (of) to specify what is being established. Both forms are correct.
EXAMPLE
Die Etablierung des Euro war ein wichtiger Schritt für Europa.
The establishment of the euro was an important step for Europe.
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The word 'Etablierung' (establishment) belongs to formal language. It is often found in news reports, specialist texts, and official documents.
EXAMPLE
Der Artikel beschreibt die Etablierung des Internets in den 90er Jahren.
The article describes the establishment of the internet in the 1990s.
Typical verbs
Since 'Etablierung' (establishment) describes a process, it is often combined with verbs that influence this process. Common verbs are 'vorantreiben' (to push forward), 'unterstützen' (to support), 'fördern' (to promote), or 'dauern' (to take/last).
EXAMPLE
Die Firma will die Etablierung ihrer Marke im Ausland vorantreiben.
The company wants to push forward the establishment of its brand abroad.
Compare with
near_synonym
Etablierung vs Einführung
introduction / implementation / insertion
'die Einführung' and 'die Etablierung' can both have to do with a new system, idea, or method. 'die Einführung' mainly describes the beginning: something new is used for the first time or officially started. 'die Etablierung' goes further and means that something becomes firmly established, lasting, and generally accepted. An 'Einführung' can happen quickly; an 'Etablierung' usually takes time. 'Einführung' is more natural when talking about the start, and 'Etablierung' when something becomes established over the long term.
Etablierung
Die Etablierung der Marke auf dem deutschen Markt braucht mehrere Jahre.
Establishing the brand on the German market will take several years.
Einführung
Die Einführung der neuen Arbeitszeiten sorgt im Team für viele Fragen.
The implementation of the new working hours is raising many questions in the team.