noun
migration
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Migration is a feminine noun meaning migration; movements of people or animals; or the process of relocating. Article: die; plural Migrationen. Declension regular. Used in social and biological contexts. Not a verb; no special prepositions, but often appears with 'nach', 'in' or 'von' in contexts.
Examples
Der Bericht befasste sich mit der Migration, weil viele Regionen betroffen waren.
The report dealt with migration because many regions were affected.
Die Migration ist ein wichtiges Thema in der heutigen Politik.
Migration is an important issue in today's politics.
Die Migration hat in den letzten Jahren politische Debatten ausgelöst.
Migration has sparked political debates in recent years.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture birds flying from one region to another or people moving between countries.
Same as English 'migration' — the meaning is very similar.
Die (feminine) — remember 'die Migration' as an abstract feminine noun.
Notes
Migration is an abstract noun referring to movement of people (or animals). It is often used in political and social contexts; plural 'Migrationen' is used but singular is common.