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die Verschiebung
postponement
The rescheduling of an appointment, event, or occurrence to a later time.
example
Wegen des Streiks kam es zu einer Verschiebung unseres Fluges.
Because of the strike, there was a postponement of our flight.
die Verschiebung
postponement / shift
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Word structure
The noun 'Verschiebung' (postponement/shift) is derived from the verb 'verschieben' (to move/postpone). This consists of the prefix 'ver-' and the verb 'schieben' (to push, to move). A 'Verschiebung' is therefore the result of the action of 'pushing' something to another place or to another time.
EXAMPLE
Die Verschiebung des Schranks war sehr anstrengend.
Moving the cabinet was very exhausting.
Sentence structure with prepositions
'Verschiebung' (postponement/shift) is often used with the preposition 'von' (of/from) or a genitive to say what is being moved or postponed. With 'auf' (to/until) or 'um' (by), the new time or the duration of the postponement is indicated.
EXAMPLE
Die Verschiebung des Treffens auf nächste Woche passt mir gut.
The postponement of the meeting until next week works well for me.
Typical collocations
In connection with appointments and dates, 'Verschiebung' (postponement) is frequently used for events such as a flight, a meeting, an event, or a deadline.
EXAMPLE
Wir bitten um Verständnis für die kurzfristige Verschiebung der Veranstaltung.
We ask for your understanding regarding the short-notice postponement of the event.
Context clue
In scientific or technical contexts such as geology, physics, or medicine, 'Verschiebung' (shift/displacement) refers to a physical change in position.
EXAMPLE
Der Arzt diagnostizierte eine leichte Verschiebung eines Wirbels.
The doctor diagnosed a slight displacement of a vertebra.
Typical collocations
In the figurative sense, the word is often combined with abstract concepts, for example 'Verschiebung der Machtverhältnisse' (shift in the balance of power), 'Verschiebung der Prioritäten' (shift in priorities), or 'Verschiebung des Fokus' (shift in focus).
EXAMPLE
In den letzten Jahren fand eine Verschiebung der öffentlichen Meinung statt.
In recent years, a shift in public opinion took place.
Compare with
Verschiebung vs Bewegung
movement
'die Bewegung' and 'die Verschiebung' can both describe something changing its position. 'Bewegung' is more general: something moves, but the direction and destination do not have to be especially important. 'Verschiebung' emphasizes more strongly that something is shifted or relocated from one place to another. In a figurative sense, 'Verschiebung' can also mean that, for example, priorities or opinions move in a different direction. Learners may confuse the words because both express change. If only the act of moving is important, 'Bewegung' fits. If the new position or relocation is important, 'Verschiebung' fits better.
Verschiebung
Nach dem Unterricht besprechen wir die Verschiebung der Tische im Klassenraum.
After class, we discuss moving the tables around in the classroom.
Bewegung
Der Arzt prüft die Bewegung des Arms nach der Verletzung.
The doctor checks the movement of the arm after the injury.
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