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The firm establishment or codification of an idea, a right, or a principle in a system, a society, or in people's awareness.
Die Verankerung der Pressefreiheit im Grundgesetz ist ein hohes Gut.
The anchoring of freedom of the press in the Basic Law is a precious asset.
'Verankerung' comes from the verb 'verankern' (to anchor) and the noun 'der Anker' (the anchor). The basic idea is always to fix something firmly and securely, just as an anchor holds a ship in place. This applies to technical things, but also to abstract ones.
Ein gutes Wertesystem braucht eine feste Verankerung in der Gesellschaft.
A good value system needs firm anchoring in society.
The context shows which meaning is intended. If it is about laws, ideas, or values, the abstract meaning is meant. If it is about construction, technology, or ships, it is the concrete, literal meaning.
Die Verankerung von Menschenrechten in der Verfassung ist fundamental.
The anchoring of human rights in the constitution is fundamental.
The noun is often used in the structure 'die Verankerung von etwas (Genitiv) in etwas (Dativ)' (the anchoring of something in something). This construction describes what is being fastened or established where.
Die Verankerung des neuen Prinzips in der Firmenkultur war ein langer Prozess.
The anchoring of the new principle in the company culture was a long process.
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'der Anker' and 'die Verankerung' are closely related because both have to do with a secure hold. 'Der Anker' is the concrete object, for example on a ship or in a wall. 'Die Verankerung', by contrast, refers to the process or the result: something is firmly connected to a base and therefore remains stable. In seafaring, 'die Verankerung' is the securing of a ship with an anchor. The words can be confused because they come from the same area. Remember: 'der Anker' is the thing; 'die Verankerung' is the fastening or the firm connection.
Die Verankerung des Geländers muss vor der Eröffnung noch geprüft werden.
The anchoring of the railing still needs to be checked before the opening.
Der Kapitän lässt den Anker ins Wasser, weil das Schiff vor der Insel bleiben soll.
The captain has the anchor lowered into the water because the ship is supposed to stay off the island.