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The process or result in which something becomes different from how it was before. Often refers to larger, profound transformations.
Die Digitalisierung führt zu tiefgreifenden Veränderungen in der Gesellschaft.
Digitalization is leading to profound changes in society.
The word is derived from the verb 'verändern' (to change). The ending '-ung' turns a verb into a noun, which is always feminine (die Veränderung).
Jede Veränderung beginnt mit einer Entscheidung.
Every change begins with a decision.
Common verbs used with 'Veränderung' (change) are 'eine Veränderung bewirken' (to bring about a change), 'eine Veränderung durchmachen' (to undergo a change), or 'zu einer Veränderung führen' (to lead to a change).
Die neue Technologie wird große Veränderungen bewirken.
The new technology will bring about major changes.
To describe the type of change, adjectives such as 'groß' (big), 'klein' (small), 'tiefgreifend' (profound), 'positiv' (positive), 'negativ' (negative), or 'plötzlich' (sudden) are often used.
Der Jobwechsel war eine positive Veränderung in meinem Leben.
Changing jobs was a positive change in my life.
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'die Entwicklung' and 'die Veränderung' both describe that something does not stay the same. 'die Entwicklung' often sounds like a longer process that happens step by step, for example with a person, a city, or a situation. 'die Veränderung' is more general: something becomes different, and it can refer to either the process or the result. Learners may confuse the words because every development is also a kind of change. But not every change is a development. If you want to emphasize the course of events over a longer period of time, 'Entwicklung' fits better. If you only want to say that something has become different, 'Veränderung' is more natural.
Nach dem Umzug war die Veränderung im Alltag für die Familie groß.
After the move, the change in everyday life was significant for the family.
Die Entwicklung des Kindes war in den letzten Monaten deutlich zu sehen.
The child's development was clearly visible over the past few months.