Integration

/ɪntɛɡʁaˈt͡si̯oːn/
integration

Die Integration von Migranten in die Gesellschaft ist eine wichtige Aufgabe.

The integration of migrants into society is an important task.


formal

the process of combining or including people, ideas, or systems into a whole

Die Integration der neuen Mitarbeiter in das Team verlief reibungslos.

The integration of the new employees into the team went smoothly.

Die Integration von erneuerbaren Energien in das Stromnetz ist ein zentrales Ziel der Energiewende.

The integration of renewable energies into the power grid is a central goal of the energy transition.

In technical contexts (e.g., mathematics, engineering), 'Integration' can also refer to the process of finding an integral (mathematical operation).

Collocations

soziale Integrationsocial integrationwirtschaftliche Integrationeconomic integrationdigitale Integrationdigital integration

Pro Tip

Common Collocations

Pay attention to the prepositions used with 'Integration' in German (e.g., *Integration in* + accusative case, *Integration von* + dative case).

Gold Rule

Context Matters

The meaning of 'Integration' shifts slightly depending on the context (e.g., social vs. technical). Always check the surrounding text for clues.

Word Origin

From Latin *integratio* ('renewal, restoration'), from *integrare* ('to make whole'), related to *integer* ('whole, intact').

Usage Notes

In German, 'Integration' is often used in contexts involving inclusion, especially in social, political, or technical discussions. The term carries a positive connotation, implying successful incorporation.

Word Breakdown

Integ-
from Latin *integer* ('whole')
root
+
-ation
process or action
suffix
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