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preparation
The process or total set of measures used to get oneself or something ready for a future event, task, or situation.
Eine gute Vorbereitung auf das Vorstellungsgespräch ist entscheidend.
Good preparation for the job interview is crucial.
'Vorbereitung' (preparation) is a noun derived from the separable verb 'vorbereiten' (to prepare). The ending '-ung' turns verbs into nouns, which are always feminine (die Vorbereitung).
Die Vorbereitung des Essens dauert eine Stunde.
The preparation of the meal takes one hour.
Just like the verb 'sich vorbereiten auf' (to prepare oneself for), the noun 'die Vorbereitung' (preparation) is also fixed with the preposition 'auf' (for) and the accusative to name the goal of the preparation.
Die Vorbereitung auf die Prüfung war sehr intensiv.
The preparation for the exam was very intensive.
A very common expression is 'Vorbereitungen treffen' (to make preparations). This means taking the necessary steps to prepare something.
Für die Konferenz müssen wir noch viele Vorbereitungen treffen.
We still have to make many preparations for the conference.
organization
'Organisation' and 'Vorbereitung' can both be important before an event. 'Vorbereitung' means everything you do so that you or something else is ready for a task or situation. 'Organisation' focuses more on arranging and managing processes, people, and things. For example, you can prepare for an exam, but the organization of an exam involves rooms, times, and tasks. The words can be confused because preparation often includes organization. 'Vorbereitung' is more about readiness; 'Organisation' is more about structure and procedure.
Er war gut vorbereitet, weil er in der Pause alle Unterlagen gelesen hatte.
He was well prepared because he had read all the documents during the break.
Für das Sommerfest übernimmt du heute die Organisation in der Küche.
For the summer party, you are taking over the organization in the kitchen today.