German Conversation · Level 153
30 words
German word
Modernisierung
Pronunciation
IPA/moˌdɛɐ̯niˈziːʁʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nounmodernization
Example
Durch die Modernisierung funktioniert das System besser.
As a result of modernization, the system works better.
More examples
Die Modernisierung der Infrastruktur dauert mehrere Jahre.
The modernization of the infrastructure takes several years.
Core concept
An older system, building, or process is brought up to current technical and practical standards.
Common phrases
die Modernisierung von Gebäuden
modernization of buildings
eine Modernisierung durchführen
carry out a modernization
im Zuge der Modernisierung
in the course of modernization
Similar words
Digitalisierung: Converting paper-based or manual processes into digital formats and workflows.
Reform: Changing institutions or laws to improve how systems are structured and operated.
Renovierung: Repairing an old building or room to restore its usability and appearance.
Umbau: Changing a building or facility's structure or layout for a new use.
Definition in German
Anpassung oder Erneuerung von Systemen, Gebäuden oder Abläufen, damit sie heutigen Standards entsprechen
Word origin
Modernisierung is formed from the stem modernisier- of modernisieren with the suffix -ung; modernisieren ultimately comes from French moderniser and Latin modernus, meaning current.
Usage tips
- Modernisierung usually emphasizes functional or technical improvement, while Renovierung often concerns the condition or appearance of a building.
Other meanings
- renewalnoun
- renovationnoun
Opposites
- Stillstandstandstillnoun
Related words
- modernisierenmodernizeverb
- Modernisierungsmaßnahmemodernization measurenoun