German word

Anpassung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanpasʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounadaptation

Example

Schnelle Anpassungen an neue Situationen sind oft nötig.

Rapid adaptations to new situations are often necessary.

Illustration for Anpassung (adaptation)

More examples

Eine flexible Anpassung an Kundenwünsche stärkt die Kundenbindung.

A flexible adaptation to customer wishes strengthens customer loyalty.

Core concept

A shape being refitted until it fits a changed environment, rule, or requirement.

Common phrases

  • Anpassung an kulturelle Unterschiede

    adaptation to cultural differences

  • flexible Anpassung an Kundenwünsche

    flexible adaptation to customer wishes

  • Anpassung des Zeitplans

    adjustment of the schedule

Similar words

Anpassungsfähigkeit: The capacity to cope well with changes in the environment or conditions.
Umstellung: A transition from one method or system to a new one.
Änderung: A departure from an earlier form, state, or content.
Flexibilität: The ability to adjust smoothly to changing situations or plans.

Definition in German

Anpassung bezeichnet den Prozess oder das Ergebnis, etwas so zu verändern, dass es zu neuen Umständen passt.

Word origin

Anpassung derives from the verb anpassen, formed from an, meaning 'to', and passen, meaning 'to fit', with -ung marking the resulting process or state.

Usage tips

  • Anpassung is feminine, and the usual noun pattern is Anpassung an plus the accusative for the circumstance being accommodated.

Other meanings

  • acclimatizationnoun
  • adjustmentnoun
  • conformitynoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Anpassungsprozessadaptation processnoun
  • anpassungsfähigadaptableadjective

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