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A process of change or transformation that is often profound and takes place over a longer period of time.
Der digitale Wandel hat die Arbeitswelt in den letzten Jahrzehnten komplett verändert.
Digital change has completely transformed the world of work over the last few decades.
The noun 'der Wandel' (change) is closely related to the verb 'wandeln' (to change). It describes the process or result of a profound change.
Die Gesellschaft befindet sich in einem stetigen Wandel.
Society is in a state of constant change.
A very common and useful expression is 'im Wandel sein' or 'sich im Wandel befinden' (to be undergoing change). It expresses that something is currently going through a process of change.
Unsere Arbeitswelt ist stark im Wandel.
Our working world is undergoing major change.
'Wandel' (change) is often used as the base word in compounds to describe major social or technical processes. Common examples are 'Klimawandel' (climate change), 'Strukturwandel' (structural change), and 'Wertewandel' (shift in values).
Der Klimawandel ist eine der größten Herausforderungen unserer Zeit.
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time.
'Wandel' (change) is a rather formal word that is often used in journalistic, academic, or political texts. It usually describes large, long-term, and profound changes.
Der demografische Wandel stellt das Rentensystem vor Probleme.
Demographic change is creating problems for the pension system.
development
'die Entwicklung' and 'der Wandel' both describe a change over a longer period of time. 'die Entwicklung' is a very general word and can sound neutral, positive, or simply factual. It is used for people, projects, technology, or situations. 'der Wandel' sounds stronger and often means a deeper change, especially in society, the world of work, or values. If you mean the normal course of events or progress, 'Entwicklung' fits well. If you want to emphasize that something is changing fundamentally, 'Wandel' is more precise.
Der Wandel in der Arbeitswelt verändert auch das Leben vieler Familien.
The change in the world of work is also changing the lives of many families.
In der Werkstatt spricht der Meister über die Entwicklung neuer Motoren.
In the workshop, the master mechanic talks about the development of new engines.