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to privatize
To transfer state property or public responsibilities into private ownership or private management. This often concerns companies, services, or real estate that were previously controlled by the state.
Die Regierung plant, die nationale Fluggesellschaft zu privatisieren.
The government plans to privatize the national airline.
The verb 'privatisieren' (to privatize) is derived from the adjective 'privat' (private). The ending '-isieren' is a common way to form verbs from nouns or adjectives, often with words of foreign origin.
Es wird diskutiert, ob man die Wasserversorgung privatisieren sollte.
It is being discussed whether the water supply should be privatized.
'Privatisieren' (to privatize) is an inseparable verb, so the prefix always stays attached to the verb. It is always used with an accusative object that indicates what is being privatized.
Die Regierung hat beschlossen, das Unternehmen zu privatisieren.
The government has decided to privatize the company.
This verb is often used in connection with state-owned companies or public services. Typical objects are 'die Bahn' (the railway), 'die Post' (the postal service), 'die Müllabfuhr' (garbage collection), or 'Krankenhäuser' (hospitals).
Die Privatisierung der Post führte zu mehr Wettbewerb.
The privatization of the postal service led to more competition.
The word 'privatisieren' (to privatize) belongs to the specialized language of politics and economics. It is used less often in everyday life, but is generally known through news and public debates.
In der Podiumsdiskussion ging es um die Frage, ob man Autobahnen privatisieren sollte.
The panel discussion was about the question of whether highways should be privatized.
to market
Both words can refer to a public service that is intended to generate revenue in the future. „Vermarkten“ means making it known through advertising and offering it for sale; „privatisieren“ means transferring the responsibility to private management. Choose „vermarkten“ for selling or promoting it, and „privatisieren“ for changing who operates it.
Die Stadt will den neuen Fahrdienst an einen privaten Betreiber übergeben und privatisieren.
The city wants to hand the new transport service over to a private operator and privatize it.
Die Stadt will den neuen Fahrdienst mit einer Kampagne vermarkten.
The city wants to market the new transport service with a campaign.
