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realization
The implementation or realization of something planned, desired, or imagined, such as a dream, a plan, or a project.
Die Verwirklichung seines Traums, ein eigenes Café zu eröffnen, hat Jahre gedauert.
The realization of his dream of opening his own café took years.
'Die Verwirklichung' (the realization) comes from the verb 'verwirklichen' (to realize, to make real). This verb contains the adjective 'wirklich' (real). So to realize something means to make it 'wirklich' (real) or 'wahr' (true).
Sie arbeitet hart, um ihre beruflichen Ziele zu verwirklichen.
She works hard to realize her professional goals.
This noun is almost always used in connection with positive, desirable things. Typical combinations are 'die Verwirklichung eines Traums' (the realization of a dream), 'eines Plans' (of a plan), 'eines Ziels' (of a goal), or 'einer Idee' (of an idea).
Die Verwirklichung dieses Projekts erfordert viel Geld und Zeit.
The realization of this project requires a lot of money and time.
Similar to other nouns ending in '-ung', 'Verwirklichung' (realization) is often combined with a genitive object that describes what is being realized. This structure is very common in written language.
Wir stehen kurz vor der Verwirklichung unseres Plans.
We are close to the realization of our plan.
implementation / conversion
Both words describe a project becoming a practical reality. Umsetzung focuses more on the practical, often step-by-step process, while Verwirklichung emphasizes the result of something becoming real and can also refer to wishes or dreams. Umsetzung is usually the better choice for concrete steps, while Verwirklichung can also describe a fulfilled project.
Die Verwirklichung des Wohnprojekts ist gelungen, und die ersten Familien ziehen ein.
The housing project has been successfully realized, and the first families are moving in.
Die Umsetzung des Wohnprojekts beginnt mit dem Bau der ersten Häuser.
Implementation of the housing project will begin with the construction of the first houses.
