The execution or realization of a plan, concept, design, or software in practice. The term is often used in IT, project management, and business.
example
Die Implementierung der neuen Software dauerte mehrere Wochen.
The implementation of the new software took several weeks.
Usage tips
Word family
'Implementierung' (implementation) is the noun corresponding to the verb 'implementieren' (to implement). The ending '-ung' turns a verb into a feminine noun that describes the process or result of the action.
EXAMPLE
Wir müssen den neuen Prozess schnell implementieren.
We need to implement the new process quickly.
Register and context
This word is technical language. It is used mainly in IT, project management, and business to describe the concrete execution of plans or concepts.
EXAMPLE
Im Meeting wurde die technische Implementierung des Features diskutiert.
The technical implementation of the feature was discussed in the meeting.
Grammatical connection
What is being implemented is often connected with the genitive or with 'von' + dative. The genitive is more common in written language.
EXAMPLE
Die Implementierung des neuen Gesetzes stellt eine Herausforderung dar.
The implementation of the new law poses a challenge.
Typical collocations
Typical things that can have an 'Implementierung' (implementation) are: software, a system, a strategy, a concept, or a plan.
EXAMPLE
Die Implementierung der neuen Marketingstrategie beginnt nächsten Monat.
The implementation of the new marketing strategy begins next month.
Compare with
confusable
Implementierung vs Entwicklung
development
'Entwicklung' and 'Implementierung' can easily be confused in projects, technology, and software. 'Entwicklung' refers to the step in which a product, concept, or solution is designed and built. 'Implementierung' refers to the step in which a plan, concept, or software is introduced in practice and used. Often, development comes first and implementation comes afterward. So if something is still being programmed, planned, or designed, 'Entwicklung' fits. If something is being put into practice, 'Implementierung' fits.
Implementierung
Bei der Implementierung der neuen Software müssen alle Mitarbeiter geschult werden.
During the implementation of the new software, all employees have to be trained.
Entwicklung
Die Entwicklung des Programms beginnt nächste Woche mit einem kleinen Team.
The development of the program begins next week with a small team.