fusion / merger
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merger
The joining together of two or more companies into a single economic unit.
Die geplante Fusion der beiden Banken muss noch von der Wettbewerbsbehörde genehmigt werden.
The planned merger of the two banks still has to be approved by the competition authority.
The noun 'die Fusion' (the fusion/merger) belongs with the verb 'fusionieren' (to merge). When two companies plan a merger, it means that they want to merge.
Die beiden Unternehmen haben angekündigt, im nächsten Jahr zu fusionieren.
The two companies have announced that they will merge next year.
Although 'Fusion' (fusion/merger) always describes a blending or joining together, the context tells you the exact meaning. Terms like 'Unternehmen' (company) point to business, 'Musik' (music) or 'Küche' (cuisine) to culture, and 'Atomkerne' (atomic nuclei) to physics.
Die Fusion der beiden Autohersteller schafft einen neuen globalen Riesen.
The merger of the two car manufacturers creates a new global giant.
When referring to the joining together of two or more equal partners, as with companies or parties, German often uses 'Fusion von' (merger of) or 'Fusion zwischen' (merger between).
Die Fusion zwischen den beiden Softwarefirmen wurde erfolgreich abgeschlossen.
The merger between the two software companies was successfully completed.
When a fusion describes a new whole made up of different elements, as in art or music, the preposition 'aus' (from/of) is often used. It describes what the new thing consists of.
Die Band spielt eine interessante Fusion aus traditioneller Volksmusik und modernen Beats.
The band plays an interesting fusion of traditional folk music and modern beats.
connection / association
'die Verbindung' and 'die Fusion' can both mean that things come together. 'Verbindung' is much more general and can simply be a combination or a connection. The parts often remain recognizable or separate. 'Fusion' is stronger: two or more companies, groups, ideas, or elements merge into something new or into one unit. That is why 'Fusion' fits especially well for companies, politics, or styles. Learners may confuse the words because a 'Fusion' is also a kind of 'Verbindung'. But 'Fusion' says more: several parts become something shared.
Nach der Fusion arbeiten die zwei Firmen unter einem neuen Namen.
After the merger, the two companies work under a new name.
Die Verbindung von Sport und Musik macht den Kurs besonders lebendig.
The combination of sports and music makes the course especially lively.