German word

Verwirklichung

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈvɪɐ̯klɪçʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounrealization

Example

Die Verwirklichung dieses Plans ist wichtig.

The realization of this plan is important.

Illustration for Verwirklichung (realization)

More examples

Die Verwirklichung seiner Träume erfordert Mut.

The realization of his dreams requires courage.

Core concept

A desired future becomes an accomplished reality through concrete action.

Common phrases

  • die Verwirklichung eines Plans

    realization of a plan

  • zur Verwirklichung bringen

    bring to realization

  • die Verwirklichung von Ideen

    realization of ideas

Similar words

Realisierung: Making a plan or idea real by carrying it out in practice.
Umsetzung: Putting a plan or policy into practical action.
Durchführung: Carrying out an agreed plan or task.
Ausführung: Performing work according to detailed procedures or methods.

Definition in German

Verwirklichung ist die Umsetzung einer Idee, eines Plans oder eines Ziels in die Realität.

Word origin

The noun Verwirklichung is formed from verwirklichen and the suffix -ung; verwirklichen is based on wirklich, which is related to the verb wirken.

Usage tips

  • Verwirklichung has a formal, abstract register, while Umsetzung often sounds more direct when referring to carrying out a plan.

Other meanings

  • fulfillmentnoun
  • implementationnoun

Opposites

  • Scheiternfailurenoun

Related words

  • verwirklichenrealizeverb
  • verwirklichbarrealizableadjective
  • Verwirklichungsprozessrealization processnoun

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