mediation / placement
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mediation / placement
The process in which someone, as a neutral third party, brings two or more people or groups together or helps them find an agreement. This often refers to jobs, apartments, or the resolution of conflicts.
Dank der Vermittlung eines Schlichters konnten die streitenden Parteien einen Kompromiss finden.
Thanks to the mediation of an arbitrator, the disputing parties were able to find a compromise.
'Die Vermittlung' (mediation/placement) is derived from the verb 'vermitteln' (to mediate, to arrange, to convey). The ending '-ung' turns a verb into a feminine noun that describes the process or result of the action.
Das Vermitteln von Informationen ist die Vermittlung von Informationen.
The conveying of information is the Vermittlung (conveying) of information.
The word contains 'die Mitte' (the middle). A 'Vermittler' (mediator) figuratively stands 'in der Mitte' (in the middle) between two parties in order to establish a connection or resolve a conflict.
Ein Mediator steht in der Mitte und hilft bei der Vermittlung einer Lösung.
A mediator stands in the middle and helps with the mediation of a solution.
You can recognize the meaning from the context. If it is about jobs, apartments, or conflicts, the meaning is 'Mediation/Placement'. If it is about knowledge, culture, or skills, the meaning is 'Teaching/Passing on'.
Die Agentur ist auf die Vermittlung von Fachkräften spezialisiert.
The agency specializes in the placement of skilled workers.
In this meaning, 'Vermittlung' is often used with the preposition 'von' (of) or 'zwischen' (between). Typical combinations are 'die Vermittlung von Arbeitsplätzen' (the placement of jobs) or 'die Vermittlung zwischen den Konfliktparteien' (mediation between the conflicting parties).
Die Vermittlung von Wohnungen durch einen Makler kostet Geld.
The placement of apartments by a real estate agent costs money.
The meaning 'Telefonzentrale' (switchboard) is outdated today. You find it almost only in old films or books. In modern contexts, this meaning is hardly used anymore.
In dem alten Krimi rief der Detektiv die Vermittlung an, um verbunden zu werden.
In the old crime novel, the detective called the switchboard to be connected.
apprenticeship / doctrine
'die Lehre' and 'die Vermittlung' can both have to do with learning and knowledge. Depending on the context, 'Lehre' can mean an apprenticeship, a system of ideas, or a lesson you draw from an experience. 'Vermittlung', on the other hand, emphasizes the process: someone passes on knowledge, skills, or values to others. The words can be confused because in both cases something is learned. If you are talking about vocational training, a way of thinking, or a moral insight, 'Lehre' fits. If you are describing knowledge being explained and passed on, 'Vermittlung' is more precise.
Die Vermittlung von Grammatik gelingt besser mit vielen Beispielen.
Teaching grammar works better with lots of examples.
Nach der Schule beginnt Mehmet eine Lehre als Elektriker.
After school, Mehmet begins an apprenticeship as an electrician.