German word

Umstellung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊmʃtɛlʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounchange

Example

Die Umstellung hat den Plan geändert.

The change altered the plan.

Illustration for Umstellung (change)

More examples

Die Umstellung von Papierakten auf digitale Dateien hat viel Zeit gebraucht.

The changeover from paper files to digital files took a lot of time.

Core concept

A familiar routine is moved onto a new track, requiring time to get used to the new arrangement.

Common phrases

  • Umstellung von ... auf

    changeover from ___ to ___

  • nach der Umstellung

    after the changeover

  • technische Umstellung

    technical changeover

Similar words

Anpassung: Adjusting methods or behavior to fit new conditions or demands.
Wechsel: Moving from one state or condition to another.
Änderung: The act of changing something or the change that results.
Eingewöhnung: The gradual process of getting used to new surroundings or habits.

Definition in German

Veränderung von Gewohnheiten, Abläufen oder Einstellungen, die meist eine Anpassungsphase erfordert.

Word origin

Umstellung comes from umstellen, formed from um- for a change of position or direction and stellen, meaning "to put" or "place," with -ung forming a noun.

Usage tips

  • Umstellung often appears with auf plus the accusative to name the new arrangement, as in "die Umstellung auf den neuen Ablauf."

Other meanings

  • switchingnoun
  • transitionnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • umstellenswitchverb
  • Umstellungsphasechangeover phasenoun

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