immigration
die Zuwanderung, die Zuwanderungen
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immigration
The process by which people from other countries move to a country in order to live there for a longer period of time or permanently; immigration.
Die Zuwanderung von Fachkräften ist ein wichtiges Thema in der aktuellen politischen Debatte.
The immigration of skilled workers is an important topic in the current political debate.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Zuwanderungen |
| genitive | der Zuwanderung |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Zuwanderung | die Zuwanderungen |
| accusative | die Zuwanderung | die Zuwanderungen |
| dative | der Zuwanderung | den Zuwanderungen |
| genitive | der Zuwanderung | der Zuwanderungen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is derived from the verb 'zuwandern' (to immigrate). The prefix 'zu-' expresses movement in a direction, and 'wandern' here means 'to migrate'. The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a feminine noun.
Viele Menschen wandern zu, um bessere Arbeit zu finden.
Many people immigrate in order to find better work.
To indicate the country of origin, the preposition 'aus' (from) is used. The destination country is given with the preposition 'nach' (to, for countries without an article) or 'in' (to/into, for countries with an article).
Die Zuwanderung aus osteuropäischen Ländern hat zugenommen.
Immigration from Eastern European countries has increased.
'Zuwanderung' (immigration) is often used in political and social discussions. Common combinations include 'Zuwanderung von Fachkräften' (immigration of skilled workers) or verbs such as 'steuern' (to manage/control), 'begrenzen' (to limit), and 'regeln' (to regulate).
Die Wirtschaft fordert eine gezielte Zuwanderung von Fachkräften.
The economy is calling for targeted immigration of skilled workers.
migration
Migration and Zuwanderung can both refer to the long-term movement of people across national borders. Migration describes the general process, while Zuwanderung particularly emphasizes the influx into a specific country. When the perspective is that of the receiving country, Zuwanderung is usually more appropriate.
Die Zuwanderung nach Deutschland nahm in diesem Jahr deutlich zu.
Immigration to Germany increased significantly this year.
Die Migration nach Europa hat viele verschiedene Ursachen.
Migration to Europe has many different causes.
