merger / fusion
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merger
The process in which two or more separate entities are combined into a single new entity. This is often used for companies (a merger), but also for other organizations or groups.
Die Verschmelzung der beiden Banken führte zur Gründung des größten Finanzinstituts des Landes.
The merger of the two banks led to the creation of the country's largest financial institution.
The word derives from the verb 'verschmelzen' (to merge/fuse). This consists of the prefix 'ver-' and the verb 'schmelzen' (to melt). The ending '-ung' turns it into a feminine noun that describes the process or result of merging or fusing.
Die Verschmelzung der beiden Parteien wurde lange diskutiert.
The merger of the two parties was discussed for a long time.
The context makes clear what kind of 'Verschmelzung' (merger/fusion) is meant. Words like 'Unternehmen' (companies) or 'Banken' (banks) point to a merger, 'Stile' (styles) or 'Kulturen' (cultures) to a creative combination, and 'Metalle' (metals) or 'Temperatur' (temperature) to a physical process.
Die Verschmelzung der beiden Unternehmen schafft einen neuen Marktführer.
The merger of the two companies creates a new market leader.
In a business context, 'Verschmelzung' (merger) is often used with the preposition 'von' (of) and the entities involved. The result is introduced with 'zu' (into/to).
Die Verschmelzung von Firma A und Firma B führte zu einem neuen Konzern.
The merger of Company A and Company B led to a new corporation.
When it is about art, music, or culture, 'Verschmelzung' (fusion) describes the combination of different elements. Typical formulations are 'Verschmelzung von A und B' (fusion of A and B) or 'Verschmelzung aus A und B' (fusion made up of A and B).
Die Architektur ist eine Verschmelzung aus modernen und traditionellen Elementen.
The architecture is a fusion of modern and traditional elements.
connection / association
'Verbindung' and 'Verschmelzung' can both describe things coming together. The important difference is: with a 'Verbindung', there is a connection or combination, but the parts can often still remain recognizable as individual parts. With a 'Verschmelzung', two or more things are joined so closely that something new or shared is created. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with things being 'together'. If you only want to say that things are connected or used together, 'Verbindung' fits better. If something really becomes a new unit, 'Verschmelzung' is more precise.
Nach der Verschmelzung der beiden Vereine gibt es nur noch einen gemeinsamen Vorstand.
After the merger of the two clubs, there is only one joint board left.
Die Verbindung von Musik und Bildern macht den Film besonders spannend.
The combination of music and images makes the film especially exciting.