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innovation
A new idea, technology, product, or process that has been successfully introduced and represents a noticeable advance or new development.
Das faltbare Display war die größte Innovation auf dem Smartphone-Markt des letzten Jahres.
The foldable display was the biggest innovation in the smartphone market last year.
'Innovation' (innovation) ends in '-ation'. Nouns with this ending are almost always feminine (die) in German and often refer to a process or its result.
Die Organisation der Konferenz war eine Meisterleistung.
The organization of the conference was a masterpiece.
When 'Innovation' (innovation) refers to a specific new idea or product, the word is countable (e.g. 'eine Innovation' (an innovation)). When it refers to the general process of renewal, it is uncountable and is usually used in the singular without an article.
Das Unternehmen präsentierte drei neue Innovationen.
The company presented three new innovations.
When a specific new development is meant, 'Innovation' (innovation) is often combined with adjectives such as 'technisch' (technical), 'digital' (digital), 'sozial' (social), or 'bahnbrechend' (groundbreaking).
Diese App ist eine bahnbrechende Innovation für Blinde.
This app is a groundbreaking innovation for blind people.
When the process of renewal is meant, 'Innovation' (innovation) often appears with verbs such as 'fördern' (to promote), 'in etwas investieren' (to invest in something), or 'auf etwas setzen' (to rely on something).
Die Regierung möchte mehr in Innovation und Forschung investieren.
The government wants to invest more in innovation and research.
tradition
'die Tradition' and 'die Innovation' are often opposites. 'Tradition' looks at something that has existed for a long time and is passed down. 'Innovation' looks at something new that brings change or progress. In many situations, you need both: tradition provides orientation, innovation brings new solutions. When it is about old customs or familiar ways of doing things, 'Tradition' fits. When it is about new ideas, technology, or new processes, 'Innovation' fits.
Die neue App gilt in der Schule als wichtige Innovation für den Unterricht.
The new app is considered an important innovation for teaching at the school.
Zu Hause hält meine Familie die Tradition des gemeinsamen Abendessens lebendig.
At home, my family keeps the tradition of eating dinner together alive.