metamorphosis
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metamorphosis
In biology, the transformation of an animal from a juvenile stage (e.g., larva, tadpole) into its adult form. This process is often connected with a clear change in shape and way of life.
Die Metamorphose von der Raupe zum Schmetterling ist ein faszinierender Vorgang.
The metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly is a fascinating process.
The word comes from Greek: 'meta' means 'change' or 'transformation', and 'morphé' means 'form' or 'shape'. So a metamorphosis is literally a 'reshaping' or 'transformation'.
Die Hauptfigur des Romans durchlebt eine tiefgreifende Metamorphose.
The main character of the novel goes through a profound metamorphosis.
'Metamorphose' (metamorphosis) is a word from elevated language. It sounds educated and is often used in scientific, literary, or very formal contexts.
Der Vortrag beschrieb die Metamorphose der politischen Landschaft nach der Wahl.
The lecture described the metamorphosis of the political landscape after the election.
The context makes clear which meaning is intended. In biology, it is about animals (caterpillar, frog). In a figurative sense, it is about people, cities, or companies. In literature, it is often about myths and legends.
Die Biologielehrerin erklärte die Metamorphose der Kaulquappe.
The biology teacher explained the metamorphosis of the tadpole.
In the biological meaning, the structure 'die Metamorphose von ... zu ...' (the metamorphosis from ... to ...) is often used to describe the initial and final state of the transformation.
Die Metamorphose von der Larve zur Libelle dauert mehrere Jahre.
The metamorphosis from larva to dragonfly takes several years.
In a figurative sense, 'Metamorphose' (metamorphosis) is often combined with the verbs 'durchmachen' (to undergo/go through) or 'erleben' (to experience) to describe the process of change in a person or thing.
Nach seiner langen Reise hat er eine persönliche Metamorphose durchgemacht.
After his long journey, he underwent a personal metamorphosis.
development
'die Entwicklung' and 'die Metamorphose' can both describe a change. 'die Entwicklung' is usually a gradual process and can be positive, neutral, or open-ended. 'die Metamorphose' means a strong transformation after which something looks clearly different or is clearly different. In biology, it is a precise technical term, for example with a caterpillar and a butterfly. The words can be confused when speaking generally about change. For normal progress or growth, 'Entwicklung' fits better; for a deep, striking transformation, 'Metamorphose' fits.
Die Metamorphose der Raupe zum Schmetterling fasziniert viele Kinder.
The metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly fascinates many children.
Beim Training sieht man die Entwicklung der Mannschaft von Woche zu Woche.
In training, you can see the team's development from week to week.