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The process or act of creating, producing, or founding something new. Often refers to abstract things such as jobs, laws, or works of art.
Die Schaffung neuer Arbeitsplätze ist ein wichtiges politisches Ziel.
The creation of new jobs is an important political goal.
The noun 'die Schaffung' (creation) is derived from the verb 'schaffen' (to create/manage). The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a feminine noun that describes the process or result of the action. This pattern is very common in German.
Die Schaffung von bezahlbarem Wohnraum ist eine große Herausforderung.
The creation of affordable housing is a major challenge.
'Schaffung' (creation) is a formal word used mainly in written language and in political, economic, or legal texts. In everyday speech, people would often use simpler verbs like 'machen' (to make/do) or 'erstellen' (to create/prepare).
Das Gesetz dient der Schaffung von mehr Transparenz.
The law serves to create more transparency.
The word is often used with a genitive object or the preposition 'von' (of) to say what is being created. Typical combinations are 'die Schaffung von Arbeitsplätzen' (the creation of jobs), 'die Schaffung von Rechtssicherheit' (the creation of legal certainty), or 'die Schaffung von Rahmenbedingungen' (the creation of framework conditions).
Die Regierung diskutiert über die Schaffung eines neuen Ministeriums.
The government is discussing the creation of a new ministry.
furnishings / institution / setup
'Einrichtung' and 'Schaffung' can both describe something new being created or organized. 'Einrichtung' fits especially when it is about a concrete organization, office, or system, for example a counseling center or the setup of a program. 'Schaffung' sounds more general and often somewhat more formal. It is often used for new opportunities, jobs, rules, or other more abstract things. The words can be confused because both refer to a beginning. In practical terms: you set up a concrete office, an account, or a system; you are more likely to create conditions, jobs, or something new in a broader sense.
Die Stadt plant die Schaffung neuer Arbeitsplätze.
The city is planning the creation of new jobs.
Die Einrichtung des neuen Computers hat länger gedauert als geplant.
Setting up the new computer took longer than planned.