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reorientation
A process of changing personal or professional goals, values, and overall direction in life.
Nach dem Burn-out brauchte er Zeit für eine komplette berufliche Neuorientierung.
After the burnout, he needed time for a complete professional reorientation.
The word is made up of 'Neu-' (new) and 'Orientierung' (orientation). The ending '-ung' turns the verb 'orientieren' (to orient) into a feminine noun that describes a process or a result.
Eine Neuorientierung im Leben kann eine große Chance sein.
A reorientation in life can be a great opportunity.
'Neuorientierung' (reorientation) is very often specified by an adjective that indicates the area of change. Common combinations are 'berufliche' (professional), 'persönliche' (personal), 'strategische' (strategic), or 'politische Neuorientierung' (political reorientation).
Nach der Krise war eine strategische Neuorientierung für die Firma notwendig.
After the crisis, a strategic reorientation was necessary for the company.
When it is about a person, 'Neuorientierung' (reorientation) is often used with verbs like 'suchen' (to seek), 'brauchen' (to need), or 'durchmachen' (to go through). It describes a phase of personal change.
Er macht gerade eine Phase der beruflichen Neuorientierung durch.
He is currently going through a phase of professional reorientation.
When it is about an organization or party, verbs like 'beschließen' (to decide), 'einleiten' (to initiate), or 'ankündigen' (to announce) are typical. Here, it is a planned, strategic process.
Die neue Geschäftsführung hat eine grundlegende Neuorientierung des Unternehmens eingeleitet.
The new management has initiated a fundamental reorientation of the company.
change
'der Wandel' and 'die Neuorientierung' both have to do with change. 'Wandel' describes the process of change itself, often in a larger area such as society, work, or values. 'Neuorientierung' emphasizes that a person or an organization is looking for or choosing a new direction. This can be professional, personal, political, or strategic. When you are speaking generally about changes, 'Wandel' fits. When it is about new goals, plans, or a new direction, 'Neuorientierung' is more natural.
Nach der Kündigung nutzt Maria die Zeit für eine berufliche Neuorientierung.
After being dismissed, Maria is using the time for a professional reorientation.
Der Wandel im Stadtteil hat viele kleine Geschäfte verändert.
The change in the neighborhood has transformed many small shops.