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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.
shift
A change in social values, structures, or norms.
Wir erleben gerade einen Wandel im Bewusstsein für Umweltfragen.
We are currently experiencing a shift in awareness of environmental issues.
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
Entwicklung and Wandel can both refer to long-term changes in society. Entwicklung focuses more on the course or direction of the process. Wandel emphasizes more strongly that values, structures, or ways of life are changing profoundly.
Der digitale Wandel hat die gesellschaftlichen Formen der Kommunikation tiefgreifend verändert.
Digital change has profoundly transformed the ways people communicate in society.
Die gesellschaftliche Entwicklung zur digitalen Kommunikation verlief über mehrere Jahrzehnte.
The development of society toward digital communication unfolded over several decades.
