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mobilization
The preparation and deployment of a state's armed forces, materials, and economy for a war.
Mit der allgemeinen Mobilisierung bereitete sich das Land auf den bevorstehenden Konflikt vor.
With general mobilization, the country prepared for the impending conflict.
The noun 'Mobilisierung' (mobilization) comes from the verb 'mobilisieren' (to mobilize). Both words come from the adjective 'mobil' (mobile) and describe the process of making something or someone mobile, ready for deployment, or active. The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a noun that describes the action or the result.
Um die Bevölkerung zu mobilisieren, startete die Regierung eine große Kampagne.
To mobilize the population, the government launched a large campaign.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Mobilisierung' (mobilization) from the context. In connection with 'Armee' (army), 'Krieg' (war), or 'Streitkräfte' (armed forces), the military meaning is intended. Words like 'Wähler' (voters), 'Protest' (protest), or 'Kampagne' (campaign) point to the political or social meaning. In the context of 'Patient' (patient), 'Operation' (operation), or 'Therapie' (therapy), it is about the medical meaning.
Die Mobilisierung der Armee dauerte mehrere Wochen.
The mobilization of the army took several weeks.
To express what or who is being mobilized, German usually uses the genitive or the preposition 'von' with the dative. The genitive construction is more common in written language.
Die Mobilisierung der Rettungskräfte erfolgte sehr schnell.
The mobilization of the rescue forces took place very quickly.
In a political and social context, 'Mobilisierung' (mobilization) is often connected with specific goals or groups. Typical phrases are 'die Mobilisierung von Wählern' (the mobilization of voters), 'die Mobilisierung von Ressourcen' (the mobilization of resources), or 'zur Mobilisierung aufrufen' (to call for mobilization).
Die Partei hofft auf eine starke Mobilisierung ihrer Anhänger am Wahltag.
The party is hoping for strong mobilization of its supporters on election day.
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'die Sammlung' and 'die Mobilisierung' can both have to do with bringing something together for a goal. Here, 'Sammlung' means more the collecting of things, especially items or monetary donations. 'Mobilisierung' means activating people or resources so that they take action, participate, or are ready. Learners may confuse the words because in both cases something comes together. In practical terms: for donations or objects, 'Sammlung' usually fits. For people, support, or forces for an action, 'Mobilisierung' is more appropriate.
Die Mobilisierung vieler Helfer war für den Protest am Samstag wichtig.
The mobilization of many helpers was important for the protest on Saturday.
Zur Vorbereitung des Schulfests startet die Klasse eine Sammlung für neue Spiele.
To prepare for the school festival, the class starts a collection for new games.