die Verwerfung
rift
A deep conflict, division, or serious dispute between people, groups, or states.
EXAMPLE
Die politischen Verwerfungen führten zum Bruch der Koalition.
The political rifts led to the breakup of the coalition.
die Verwerfung
rift / fault
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Meanings
die Verwerfung
fault
In geology, a fracture in the Earth's crust where blocks of rock have shifted against each other.
EXAMPLE
Die San-Andreas-Verwerfung in Kalifornien ist durch Erdbeben bekannt.
The San Andreas Fault in California is known for earthquakes.
die Verwerfung
rejection / condemnation
The formal or moral rejection or condemnation of something regarded as wrong or unacceptable.
EXAMPLE
Die Verwerfung dieser unethischen Geschäftspraktiken war einstimmig.
The rejection of these unethical business practices was unanimous.
Usage tips
Word family
The noun 'die Verwerfung' (rift/fault/rejection) derives from the verb 'verwerfen' (to reject or condemn). This basic meaning helps you understand the meanings of conflict and rejection.
EXAMPLE
Der Vorschlag wurde vom Ausschuss komplett verworfen.
The proposal was completely rejected by the committee.
Register
'Verwerfung' is a written-language word and is used mainly in formal, political, or scientific contexts. It is very rare in everyday colloquial speech.
EXAMPLE
Der Artikel analysiert die sozialen Verwerfungen der letzten Dekade.
The article analyzes the social rifts of the last decade.
Context clue: conflict
You can recognize the meaning 'Konflikt' (conflict) or 'Spaltung' (division) from words in the social or political sphere. Typical adjectives are 'politische' (political), 'soziale' (social), or 'gesellschaftliche' (societal) Verwerfungen.
EXAMPLE
Die Reform führte zu tiefen Verwerfungen innerhalb der Partei.
The reform led to deep rifts within the party.
Context clue: geology
You can clearly recognize the geological meaning from the context. Look for words like 'tektonisch' (tectonic), 'Erdbeben' (earthquake), 'Erdkruste' (Earth's crust), or geographical names.
EXAMPLE
Entlang der tektonischen Verwerfung kommt es häufig zu Erdbeben.
Earthquakes often occur along the tectonic fault.
Typical collocations
In the meaning 'Konflikt' (conflict), the phrase 'zu Verwerfungen führen' (to lead to rifts) is often used to describe cause and effect.
EXAMPLE
Die Entscheidung der Regierung könnte zu erheblichen Verwerfungen führen.
The government's decision could lead to significant rifts.
Compare with
Verwerfung vs Störung
disruption / disorder
In geology, Störung can refer to the entire fracture structure. Verwerfung more precisely emphasizes that blocks of rock have shifted against each other at a fracture. Störung fits the general structure; when the displacement that has occurred is important, Verwerfung is more precise.
Verwerfung
Die Forschenden erkennen an der Verwerfung einen deutlichen Versatz der Gesteinsschichten.
The researchers can see a clear displacement of the rock layers at the fault.
Störung
Die Forschenden untersuchen eine geologische Störung unter dem Tal.
The researchers are studying a geological fracture beneath the valley.
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