montagen

Montagen is a term used in German and some other European languages as the plural form of montage. In technical and industrial contexts, Montagen denotes mounting operations, installations, or assembly work—on-site tasks that involve fitting, joining, or integrating components in construction, manufacturing, or maintenance projects. Documents such as work orders, project plans, or logbooks may list Montagen as the phases or activities where equipment or structures are assembled and commissioned.

In the field of film and media, the term montage describes the art of assembling shots to convey meaning or accelerate narrative pace. In German-language writing, Montagen can be used to refer to montage sequences or to several such sequences within a film, video, or digital media production. The concept aligns with the broader practice of editing and sequencing in audiovisual storytelling.

Etymology and regional usage: Montagen derives from montage, a term of French origin referring to the act of assembling. The plural form Montagen is common in German-language technical literature and is encountered in industry regulations, catalogs, and training materials across German-speaking countries.