transition / crossing
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transition
The process or phase of changing from one state, situation, or place to another.
Der Übergang von der Grundschule zum Gymnasium ist für viele Kinder eine große Umstellung.
The transition from primary school to secondary school is a major adjustment for many children.
crossing
A place intended for crossing something, such as a road or railway tracks.
Bitte benutzen Sie zum Überqueren der Gleise den gesicherten Bahnübergang.
Please use the secured railway crossing to cross the tracks.
temporary solution
A temporary or time-limited phase or solution.
Für den Übergang, bis die neue Software fertig ist, müssen wir mit der alten Version arbeiten.
For the transition period, until the new software is ready, we have to work with the old version.
transition
In music, literature, or film, the connection or smooth change between two different parts.
Dem Komponisten ist ein meisterhafter Übergang vom langsamen zum schnellen Satz gelungen.
The composer succeeded in creating a masterful transition from the slow to the fast movement.
'Der Übergang' (the transition/crossing) comes from the verb 'übergehen' (to go over something). This basic idea of 'going across' appears in all meanings: the change from one state to another or the crossing of a place.
Der Übergang vom Winter zum Frühling ist dieses Jahr sehr plötzlich.
The transition from winter to spring is very sudden this year.
To describe the change from one state to another, the structure 'der Übergang von [etwas] zu [etwas]' (the transition from [something] to [something]) is often used. Both nouns are in the dative.
Der Übergang vom Studium ins Berufsleben kann schwierig sein.
The transition from university studies to working life can be difficult.
As a place for crossing, 'Übergang' (crossing) is often the second part of compound words. Well-known examples are 'der Bahnübergang' (railway crossing), 'der Fußgängerübergang' (pedestrian crossing), and 'der Grenzübergang' (border crossing).
An diesem Grenzübergang gibt es oft lange Wartezeiten.
There are often long waiting times at this border crossing.
The phrase 'für den Übergang' is a fixed expression. It means 'temporarily' or 'as a time-limited solution.'
Diese Wohnung ist nur eine Lösung für den Übergang, bis wir etwas Größeres finden.
This apartment is only a temporary solution until we find something bigger.
course / gradient
For colors or brightness, Verlauf refers to a continuous, gradual effect between several values. Übergang, on the other hand, emphasizes the change from one value or section to another. Use „Verlauf“ for an even design and „Übergang“ for the connection between two areas.
Der Übergang von Blau zu Weiß wirkt an dieser Stelle noch zu abrupt.
The transition from blue to white still seems too abrupt here.
Der Hintergrund hat einen weichen Verlauf von Blau zu Weiß.
The background has a soft gradient from blue to white.
