German Conversation · Level 180
30 words
German word
Erschließung
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈʃliːsʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine noundevelopment
Example
Die Erschließung des Neubaugebiets dauert noch ein Jahr.
The development of the new residential area will take another year.
More examples
Die Erschließung von Potenzialen kann die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit erhöhen.
The development of potential can increase competitiveness.
Core concept
A previously closed-off area gains roads, utilities, and legal access so that people can reach it and use it.
Common phrases
die Erschließung von Potenzialen
development of potential
die Erschließung bestehender Ressourcen
development of existing resources
Similar words
Entwicklung: Planned development of land or an area to improve its use and value.
Anschluss: Linking a facility or place to another facility or network for use.
Versorgung: The supply of essential resources or services.
Definition in German
Arbeiten und rechtliche Schritte, die Zugang, Infrastruktur und Nutzung eines Gebiets ermöglichen.
Word origin
Erschließung is formed from the verb erschließen, meaning to open up or make accessible, with the noun-forming suffix -ung.
Usage tips
- In planning language, Erschließung usually concerns access and infrastructure that enable building or use, not the construction of buildings itself.
Other meanings
- infrastructure developmentnoun
- land developmentnoun
Opposites
- Rückbaudismantlingnoun
Related words
- Erschließungsarbeitendevelopment worknoun
- Erschließungskostendevelopment costsnoun