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anchoring
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.
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The technical fastening of an object to a solid base in order to make it stable and secure.
Für die Verankerung des Regals in der Wand sind spezielle Dübel erforderlich.
Special wall plugs are required for anchoring the shelf to the wall.
anchoring
In seafaring, the process of securing a ship to the seabed or lakebed with an anchor.
Die Verankerung in der Bucht dauerte wegen des starken Windes länger als geplant.
Anchoring in the bay took longer than planned because of the strong wind.
'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.
attachment / fortification / fastener
Befestigung is the general term for fixing or fastening an object in place. Verankerung specifically refers to a stable fastening on or in a solid base. Befestigung fits a simple connection, while Verankerung is more appropriate for a secure connection to the base.
Die Verankerung des Gestells im Betonboden erfolgt mit stabilen Bolzen.
The frame is anchored in the concrete floor with sturdy bolts.
Die Befestigung des Kabels am Gestell erfolgt mit einer Klemme.
The cable is attached to the frame with a clamp.
