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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.
metamorphosis
In a figurative sense, a profound transformation or change in the form, character, or appearance of a person or thing.
Die Stadt hat in den letzten zwanzig Jahren eine vollständige Metamorphose durchgemacht.
The city has undergone a complete metamorphosis over the last twenty years.
metamorphosis
In mythology and literature, the transformation of one being into another, for example a human into an animal or a plant.
In Ovids „Metamorphosen“ wird die Verwandlung von Daphne in einen Lorbeerbaum beschrieben.
In Ovid's 'Metamorphoses', the transformation of Daphne into a laurel tree is described.
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.
transformation
Both words can refer to a profound change in form, appearance, or nature. „Verwandlung“ is the general and neutral term. „Metamorphose“ sounds more technical or literary and is especially suitable when the change is described in a figurative or more sophisticated way.
Der Roman erzählt die Metamorphose eines kalten Mannes zu einem fürsorglichen Vater.
The novel tells the story of the metamorphosis of a cold man into a caring father.
Die Verwandlung des alten Bahnhofs in ein Kulturzentrum dauerte ein Jahr.
The transformation of the old train station into a cultural center took a year.
