transition period
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transition period
A limited period of time during which a change from one state, situation, or system to another takes place.
Nach dem Regierungswechsel gab es eine kurze Übergangszeit, bis die neuen Minister ihre Arbeit aufnahmen.
After the change of government, there was a short transition period before the new ministers began their work.
'Übergangszeit' (transition period) is a compound noun made from 'der Übergang' (the transition) and 'die Zeit' (the time/period). The 's' between them is a linking element that connects the two words. It literally means 'time of transition.'
Die Firma befindet sich in einer schwierigen Übergangszeit.
The company is in a difficult transition period.
This word is often used in political, economic, or professional contexts to describe phases of change, e.g., after an election or during a job change.
Während der Übergangszeit zum neuen Softwaresystem kam es zu Problemen.
During the transition period to the new software system, problems occurred.
Common adjectives used with 'Übergangszeit' (transition period) are 'kurz' (short), 'lang' (long), or 'schwierig' (difficult). Typical verbs are 'dauern' (to last), 'brauchen' (to need), or 'festlegen' (to set/define).
Die neue Regierung hat eine Übergangszeit von sechs Monaten festgelegt.
The new government has set a transition period of six months.
meantime
Both words refer to a period between two professional situations. “Die Zwischenzeit” neutrally names the time gap, while “die Übergangszeit” emphasizes that someone is temporarily moving from one state to a new one. Use Übergangszeit when the change itself is the focus.
Die Übergangszeit zwischen den beiden Stellen nutzte sie, um sich auf den neuen Beruf vorzubereiten.
She used the transition period between her two jobs to prepare for her new profession.
In der Zwischenzeit zwischen den beiden Stellen lernte sie für eine wichtige Prüfung.
In the meantime, between her two jobs, she studied for an important exam.
