adjective
verwandt
rokon
Wenn Menschen zur gleichen Familie gehören oder eine enge Verbindung durch die Familie haben.
The German word "verwandt" is an adjective meaning "related" or "kindred". It comes from the verb "verwandeln" (to transform), but "verwandt" specifically relates to familial or thematic connections.
- Wortbestandteile (excluding prefixes):
- "wandt" relates to a form derived from "wenden" (to turn), historically connected to changing or transforming.
Similar words:
- ähnlich — similar
- verknüpft — linked, connected
- verwandtschaftlich — pertaining to kinship
Difference:
- "verwandt" specifically connotes a family relationship or close connection, while "ähnlich" simply means likeness without a family link.
- "Verknüpft" and "verwandt" emphasize different types of connections — "verwandt" is about kinship, whereas "verknüpft" can be any associative link.
- "Verwandtschaftlich" is a more formal adjective emphasizing familial ties explicitly, whereas "verwandt" is more common and general.
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Examples
Wir sind nicht miteinander verwandt.adjective
Nem vagyunk egymással rokonok.
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