der Zusammenhang, ¨-e
connection · context
Es beschreibt, wie Dinge oder Ereignisse miteinander verbunden oder in Beziehung stehen.
The German word "Zusammenhang" is a noun made up of two parts:
- zusammen = together
- Hang = slope, inclination (literally), but here it relates to the concept of "connection" or "relation".
Meaning: "Zusammenhang" means context, connection, or coherence. It denotes the relationship or link between parts, ideas, or events.
Similar words:
- Beziehung (relation)
- Verbindung (connection)
- Kontext (context)
Differences:
- Zusammenhang emphasizes coherence and meaningful links within a whole.
- Beziehung often refers to interpersonal or causal relations.
- Verbindung is more general, meaning any kind of physical or abstract connection.
- Kontext specifically refers to background information or surrounding circumstances.
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Examples
Der Zusammenhang zwischen Rauchen und Lungenkrebs ist gut erforscht.noun
The connection between smoking and lung cancer is well researched.
Der Zusammenhang ist wichtig.noun
The context is important.
Ich verstehe den Zusammenhang nicht.noun
I don't understand the context.
Ein Zusammenhang fällt mir auf.noun
I notice a connection.
Ein klarer Zusammenhang wird sichtbar.noun
A clear connection becomes visible.
Diese Theorie hat keinen Zusammenhang mit der Beobachtung.noun
This theory has no connection with the observation.
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