localization / locating
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locating
The finding or determining of the exact place or position of something or someone.
Die Lokalisierung des Anrufs half der Polizei, den Täter schnell zu finden.
Locating the call helped the police find the perpetrator quickly.
The noun 'Lokalisierung' (localization/locating) is derived from the verb 'lokalisieren' (to locate/localize). The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a noun. The word belongs to the family of 'lokal' (local).
Es ist uns gelungen, das Problem zu lokalisieren.
We managed to locate the problem.
You can recognize the meaning from the context. If it is about technology, the police, or rescue services, it usually means finding a location. In the context of business, software, or marketing, it is about adapting a product to a local market.
Die Lokalisierung des Schiffes war wegen des Sturms schwierig.
Locating the ship was difficult because of the storm.
In a business context, the word is often combined with 'Software' (software), 'Website' (website), 'Spiel' (game), or 'Produkt' (product). People also speak of 'sprachlicher' (linguistic) or 'kultureller' (cultural) 'Lokalisierung' (localization).
Die sprachliche Lokalisierung für den deutschen Markt war sehr aufwendig.
The linguistic localization for the German market was very time-consuming.
The meaning 'Begrenzung eines Krankheitsprozesses' (containment of a disease process) is specific to medical terminology. It is mainly used by doctors and in medical texts.
Das Ziel ist die Lokalisierung des Tumors vor der Operation.
The goal is the localization of the tumor before the operation.
translation
'die Übersetzung' and 'die Lokalisierung' both have to do with language, especially with texts, apps, or websites. 'Übersetzung' means that a text or statement is transferred from one language into another. 'Lokalisierung' is broader: it means adapting a product or content to a country or region. This often includes a translation, but also things like currency, dates, examples, or cultural habits. Learners may confuse the words because localization often includes translation. In practical terms: a translation changes the language, while localization adapts the whole thing to the target audience.
Für die Lokalisierung der App wurden auch Preise und Datumsformate angepasst.
For the localization of the app, prices and date formats were also adapted.
Die Übersetzung der Anleitung ist klar, aber einige Fachwörter fehlen.
The translation of the instructions is clear, but some technical terms are missing.