verwandt
related
Wenn Menschen zur gleichen Familie gehören oder eine enge Verbindung durch die Familie haben.
The German word "verwandt" is an adjective meaning "related" or "akin". It is derived from the verb "wenden," meaning "to turn." The transformed term implies a connection, either by blood (familial relationships) or by similarity in characteristics or attributes.
Similar words in German include "ähnlich" (similar), "zugehörig" (belonging), and "assoziiert" (associated).
- "Ähnlich" refers specifically to similarity based on appearance or characteristics but does not typically imply a familial relationship.
- "Zugehörig" suggests belonging to a group or category but is broader and not necessarily tied to familial bonds.
- "Assoziiert" means associated in a linked but not necessarily genetically or directly related way.
The primary difference is that "verwandt" specifically emphasizes a familial or genetic connection, while the other words focus on broader connections or similarities.
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Examples
Wir sind nicht miteinander verwandt.adjective
We are not related to each other.
Er ist mit ihr verwandt.adjective
He is related to her.
Diese beiden Personen sind entfernt verwandt.adjective
These two people are distantly related.
Hast du schon einmal über die eng verwandten Sprachen Europas nachgedacht?adjective
Have you ever thought about the closely related languages of Europe?
Bist du mit deiner Nachbarin verwandt?adjective
Are you related to your neighbor?
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