structural change
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structural change
A fundamental and long-term change in the economic, social, or sectoral composition of an economy or region. One example is the transition from an industrial society to a service-based society.
Das Ruhrgebiet hat in den letzten Jahrzehnten einen tiefgreifenden Strukturwandel durchlebt.
The Ruhr region has undergone profound structural change in recent decades.
This word is composed of 'Struktur' (structure) and 'Wandel' (change). The 's' in between is a linking s, which connects the two parts. So the meaning is literally a 'change of structure'.
Der Strukturwandel in der Lausitz ist eine große Herausforderung.
Structural change in Lusatia is a major challenge.
'Strukturwandel' (structural change) is often combined with verbs like 'durchmachen' (to undergo), 'bewältigen' (to manage), or 'gestalten' (to shape). Typical adjectives are 'tiefgreifend' (profound), 'wirtschaftlich' (economic), or 'gesellschaftlich' (social).
Die Region muss den wirtschaftlichen Strukturwandel aktiv gestalten.
The region must actively shape economic structural change.
To name the place of the change, you use the preposition 'in' with the dative. To describe the direction of the change, you use the structure 'von ... zu ...' (from ... to ...).
Der Strukturwandel in der Automobilindustrie ist in vollem Gange.
Structural change in the automotive industry is in full swing.
The word belongs to technical and written language. You find it especially in texts about economics, politics, sociology, and in the news.
In der Podiumsdiskussion ging es um den digitalen Strukturwandel.
The panel discussion was about digital structural change.
change
'die Veränderung' and 'der Strukturwandel' both have to do with something becoming different. 'Veränderung' is general and can be small or large, personal or social. 'Strukturwandel' means a fundamental and long-term change in the economy, in a region, or in society. Learners may confuse the words because structural change is a kind of change. But not every change is 'Strukturwandel'. For new working hours or a new plan, 'Veränderung' fits. For the long-term shift from industry to services, 'Strukturwandel' fits.
Der Strukturwandel in der Region begann, als viele Fabriken geschlossen wurden.
Structural change in the region began when many factories were closed.
Tom findet die Veränderung im Team zuerst schwierig.
At first, Tom finds the change in the team difficult.