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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.
change
A noticeable transformation in personal life, in society, or in a situation.
Der Umzug in ein anderes Land war eine große Veränderung für die ganze Familie.
Moving to another country was a big change for the whole family.
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.
development
Entwicklung and Veränderung both describe something becoming different. Entwicklung presents this more as a connected, long-lasting process with a recognizable direction. Veränderung, by contrast, can also refer to a single change or its result. Entwicklung is therefore suitable for a long-term progression, while Veränderung is more suitable for a specific change.
Eine Veränderung unseres Heizverhaltens senkte den Verbrauch bereits im ersten Monat.
A change in our heating habits reduced consumption in the very first month.
Die Entwicklung unseres Heizverhaltens über zehn Jahre zeigt einen stetig sinkenden Verbrauch.
The development of our heating habits over ten years shows a steady decline in consumption.
