die  Verwirklichung

B2

Estimated CEFR level.

/fɛɐ̯ˈvɪʁklɪçʊŋ/

🎯 What does 'die Verwirklichung' mean?

Die Verwirklichung (feminine) describes the process or the result of turning an idea, plan, wish, or goal into reality. It's about making something abstract concrete and tangible.

• Meaning 1: The implementation or realization of a plan or project. Example: Die Verwirklichung des Bauprojekts dauerte länger als erwartet. (The realization of the construction project took longer than expected.)
• Meaning 2: The fulfillment or achievement of a dream or wish. Example: Die Reise nach Japan war die Verwirklichung eines lang gehegten Traums. (The trip to Japan was the fulfillment of a long-held dream.)
• Meaning 3: The materialization or coming into effect of something. Example: Die Verwirklichung seiner Befürchtungen trat leider ein. (Unfortunately, the materialization of his fears occurred.)

It's a key term when discussing personal growth, project management, or achieving goals.

Article rules for der, die, and das

🧐 Grammar in Detail: die Verwirklichung

The noun 'Verwirklichung' is feminine. The article is die. It declines as follows:

Example Sentences for Grammar

• Die Verwirklichung seiner Ideen erfordert Mut. (The realization of his ideas requires courage.)
• Wir arbeiten an der Verwirklichung unserer Ziele. (We are working on the realization of our goals.)
• Er strebt die Verwirklichung seiner Träume an. (He strives for the realization of his dreams.)
• Es gab viele erfolgreiche Verwirklichungen ähnlicher Projekte. (There were many successful realizations of similar projects.)

🚀 How is 'Verwirklichung' used?

'Verwirklichung' is often used in contexts related to goals, plans, dreams, or potentials.

• Project Management & Profession: People often speak of the Verwirklichung von Projektzielen (realization of project goals) or the Verwirklichung einer Strategie (implementation of a strategy). It emphasizes the process of implementation. Synonyms like Umsetzung (implementation) or Realisierung (realization) are common here.
• Personal Development & Dreams: In a personal context, it concerns the Verwirklichung von Lebensträumen (fulfillment of lifelong dreams) or Selbstverwirklichung (self-realization). Here, it often carries a deeper, more emotional meaning.
• Philosophy & Ethics: One might talk about the Verwirklichung von Idealen (realization of ideals) or Werten (values).

Distinction from similar words:

• Umsetzung: Often more technical or process-oriented than Verwirklichung. Emphasizes the practical action.
• Realisierung: Very similar to Verwirklichung, sometimes slightly more neutral.
• Erfüllung: Relates more strongly to wishes and needs, often more emotionally charged than Verwirklichung.

⚠️ Be careful not to confuse 'Verwirklichung' with 'Verwechslung' (confusion), although they might sound slightly similar.

🧠 Mnemonics for Verwirklichung

For the article 'die': Many German nouns ending in -ung are feminine. Think of: die Übung (practice), die Hoffnung (hope), die Lösung (solution)... and therefore also die Verwirklichtung. The -ung ending is like a flag saying: 'I am feminine!'

For the meaning: Think of the German word 'wirklich' (real). Ver-WIRKLICH-ung means making something wirklich (real), bringing it from the world of ideas into the real world.

↔️ Antonyms and Synonyms

⚠️ Similar but different words:

• Verwechslung: (Confusion) - Sounds vaguely similar but means mixing things up.
• Wirklichkeit: (Reality) - The result, the state of being real, not the process.

😂 A Little Joke

Auf Deutsch: Fragt der Lehrer: "Fritzchen, was ist der Unterschied zwischen Theorie und Praxis?" Fritzchen: "Theoretisch könnten wir Millionäre sein. Die Verwirklichung dieser Theorie scheitert praktisch am Inhalt meines Sparschweins."

In English: The teacher asks: "Freddy, what's the difference between theory and practice?" Freddy: "Theoretically, we could be millionaires. The realization (Verwirklichung) of this theory practically fails due to the contents of my piggy bank."

📜 Poem about Verwirklichung

Auf Deutsch:
Ein Traum, geboren zart und klein,
soll nicht nur Wunsch und Schatten sein.
Mit Mut und Plan, mit Herz und Hand,
wächst er empor im Geistesland.

Die Verwirklichung, Schritt für Schritt,
nimmt Form an, hält mit Taten Schritt.
Was einst nur Hoffnungsschimmer war,
wird greifbar, endlich, wunderbar.

In English:
A dream, born delicate and small,
should not just be a wish, shadow's thrall.
With courage, plan, with heart and hand,
it rises in the spirit land.

The realization, step by step,
takes shape, with actions keeps its pep.
What once was just a glimmer bright,
becomes tangible, final, wondrous light.

❓ Little Riddle

Auf Deutsch:
Ich bin der Schritt vom Plan zur Tat,
der Übergang vom Wunsch zur Saat.
Ich mache Träume greifbar, klar,
und bringe hervor, was möglich war.

Was bin ich?

In English:
I am the step from plan to deed,
the passage from a wish to seed.
I make dreams tangible and clear,
and bring forth what was possible here.

What am I?

Solution: die Verwirklichung (the realization)

🌐 Other Interesting Details

Word Composition

The word 'Verwirklichung' is a noun derived from the verb 'verwirklichen' (to realize, to achieve). It is composed of:

• ver-: A prefix, here indicating a change or the achievement of a state (similar to verändern - to change, verbessern - to improve).
• wirklich: The adjective for 'real', 'actual'.
• -lich-: A suffix component, here contributing to the verb formation.
• -ung: A suffix that turns verbs into nouns, usually denoting a process or result (and making the noun feminine).

So, Verwirklichung literally means the 'making-real'.

Related Concepts

Closely related is the term Selbstverwirklichung (self-realization or self-actualization), which describes the development and implementation of one's own potential and desires, often in the sense of living a fulfilled life.