transformation
die Verwandlung, die Verwandlungen
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transformation
A fundamental change in the form, appearance, or nature of a person or thing.
Die Verwandlung der Raupe in einen Schmetterling ist ein faszinierender Prozess.
The transformation of the caterpillar into a butterfly is a fascinating process.
scene change
In theater: the rebuilding or changing of the stage set between two scenes or acts.
Während der Verwandlung fiel der Vorhang und leise Musik spielte.
During the scene change, the curtain fell and soft music played.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Verwandlungen |
| genitive | der Verwandlung |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Verwandlung | die Verwandlungen |
| accusative | die Verwandlung | die Verwandlungen |
| dative | der Verwandlung | den Verwandlungen |
| genitive | der Verwandlung | der Verwandlungen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The noun 'die Verwandlung' (the transformation) comes from the verb 'verwandeln' (to transform). The prefix 'ver-' often indicates a fundamental change, while 'wandeln' means 'to change'. So the word describes a complete transformation.
Er hat sich in den letzten Jahren stark verwandelt.
He has changed a lot in recent years.
To describe the initial and final state of a change, the structure 'die Verwandlung von etwas (Dativ) in etwas (Akkusativ)' is often used.
Die Geschichte erzählt von der Verwandlung eines Frosches in einen Prinzen.
The story tells of the transformation of a frog into a prince.
The word is very well known because of Franz Kafka's famous story 'Die Verwandlung' (The Metamorphosis, 1915). In it, the main character wakes up one morning as a giant insect.
Im Deutschunterricht haben wir Kafkas „Die Verwandlung“ gelesen.
In German class, we read Kafka's 'The Metamorphosis'.
You can clearly recognize the meaning 'Umbau des Bühnenbilds' (changing the stage set) from the context. Words such as 'Theater' (theater), 'Bühne' (stage), 'Akt' (act), or 'Vorhang' (curtain) point to this special use.
Die Schauspieler verließen für die Verwandlung die Bühne.
The actors left the stage for the scene change.
change
Veränderung is the more general term for the appearance, form, or nature becoming different. Verwandlung usually refers to a striking and fundamental transition to a distinctly different form or identity. Veränderung is suitable for smaller differences, while Verwandlung is more appropriate for a major change.
Maske und Kostüm bewirkten ihre Verwandlung in eine alte Königin.
The mask and costume transformed her into an old queen.
Die neue Frisur bewirkte eine sichtbare Veränderung ihres Aussehens.
The new hairstyle brought about a noticeable change in her appearance.
