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.
'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.
connection / association
'die Verbindung' and 'der Übergang' can both mean something between two points or parts. 'Verbindung' emphasizes that two places, things, or parts belong together or are reachable, for example by train or through a combination. 'Übergang' emphasizes the change from one state, place, or part to the next. It can also be a place for crossing. In texts, music, or films, an 'Übergang' can be the connection between two parts. The words can be confused when something brings two sides together. Ask yourself: Is it about the act of connecting, or about the change from A to B?
Im Film wirkt der Übergang von der ruhigen Szene zur Action sehr plötzlich.
In the film, the transition from the quiet scene to the action feels very sudden.
Zwischen den beiden Dörfern gibt es nur morgens eine direkte Verbindung mit dem Bus.
Between the two villages, there is only one direct bus connection in the morning.