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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.
transition / crossing
'Übergang' and 'Übergangszeit' both describe a change from one situation to another. 'Übergang' can be the whole transition itself or also a short-term temporary solution. The word is more general and can also be used for places or connections. 'Übergangszeit', on the other hand, clearly means a limited period of time during which this change happens. The words can be confused because both can describe the same change. If you want to emphasize the process or the change, use 'Übergang'. If you mean the duration or the time between two phases, 'Übergangszeit' fits better.
In der Übergangszeit arbeitet Frau Becker noch mit dem alten und dem neuen System.
During the transition period, Ms. Becker is still working with both the old and the new system.
Der Übergang von der Schule in den Beruf ist für viele Jugendliche nicht leicht.
The transition from school into working life is not easy for many young people.