Die Entwicklung
Example: Die Entwicklung der Stadt hat viele neue Häuser gebracht.
Definition
"Die Entwicklung" refers to the process of growth, progress, or change over time, often used to describe how something such as a city, idea, or situation develops or evolves. For example, "Die Entwicklung der Stadt" means the development of the city.
Etymology
The word "die Entwicklung" originates from the German verb "entwickeln," meaning to unfold or develop. It combines "ent-" (a prefix meaning 'out' or 'away') with "wickeln" (to wrap), literally suggesting the idea of unwrapping or unfolding, which metaphorically relates to gradual progress or growth.
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"Die Entwicklung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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