der Kommunikationsweg, -e
communication channel
Definition & meaning
Kommunikationsweg means communication channel, means of communication, or route through which information is conveyed. It describes how a message travels from a sender to a recipient.
It can refer to:
- a medium, such as email, telephone, or a letter;
- an official communication route within an organization;
- a physical or abstract path used to transmit information.
Examples:
- E-Mail ist heute ein wichtiger Kommunikationsweg. — “Email is an important means of communication today.”
- Bitte nutzen Sie den offiziellen Kommunikationsweg. — “Please use the official communication channel.”
Grammar & word origin
- Gender: masculine
- Article: der Kommunikationsweg
- Plural: die Kommunikationswege
- Word class: noun
- Compound: Kommunikation + Weg
Literally, the word means “the path of communication.” Kommunikation comes from Latin communicatio, meaning “sharing” or “imparting,” while Weg means “way” or “path.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
- Kommunikationskanal — “communication channel”; very close in meaning, often emphasizing the medium or platform.
- Übertragungsweg — “transmission route”; more technical and focused on the transmission of data or signals.
- Kontaktmöglichkeit — “way of making contact”; emphasizes the possibility of contacting someone rather than the transmission process itself.
- Verbindungsweg — “connecting route”; broader and not necessarily limited to communication.
There is no direct antonym. Depending on the context, possible opposites include:
- Kommunikationsabbruch — “breakdown or termination of communication.”
- Kommunikationshindernis — “communication barrier,” something that prevents information from being transmitted successfully.
Common phrases & collocations
- ein offizieller Kommunikationsweg — an official communication channel
- ein direkter Kommunikationsweg — a direct means of communication
- der interne Kommunikationsweg — the internal communication channel
- kurze Kommunikationswege — short communication channels; often used to describe an organization with fast, uncomplicated communication
- den Kommunikationsweg wählen — to choose the means or channel of communication
- über einen bestimmten Kommunikationsweg — via a particular communication channel
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Examples
Ein klarer Kommunikationsweg verhindert viele Missverständnisse.noun
A clear communication channel prevents many misunderstandings.
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