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reform
A planned, comprehensive restructuring and improvement of an existing system, law, or organization.
Die Regierung hat eine tiefgreifende Reform des Steuersystems angekündigt.
The government has announced a far-reaching reform of the tax system.
'Die Reform' (reform) belongs to the word family of the verb 'reformieren' (to reform). When a system is reformed, the result is a reform.
Die Regierung plant, das Bildungssystem zu reformieren.
The government is planning to reform the education system.
In connection with 'Reform' (reform), verbs such as 'durchführen' (to carry out), 'umsetzen' (to implement), 'anstoßen' (to initiate), or 'fordern' (to demand) are often used.
Die Opposition fordert eine grundlegende Reform der Rentenversicherung.
The opposition is calling for a fundamental reform of the pension insurance system.
This word is usually used for large, socially relevant areas. For example, people speak of a 'Gesundheitsreform' (healthcare reform), 'Steuerreform' (tax reform), or 'Schulreform' (school reform).
Die geplante Gesundheitsreform wird von vielen Bürgern kritisiert.
The planned healthcare reform is being criticized by many citizens.
revolution
'die Revolution' and 'die Reform' both have to do with change. The difference lies in how strong the change is and how it happens. A 'Reform' changes an existing system in a planned, step-by-step way, for example a law, a school, or an organization. A 'Revolution' is much more radical: it can overthrow a political order or change an area very quickly and fundamentally. Learners may confuse the words because both bring something new. As a guide: a reform improves something that already exists, while a revolution turns something completely upside down.
Für die Reform des Schulsystems plant die Regierung neue Regeln.
For the reform of the school system, the government is planning new rules.
Die Revolution veränderte das politische System des Landes vollständig.
The revolution completely changed the country's political system.