Translation of German word "Beziehung" to English
dieBeziehung
/bəˈʁɛʃʊŋ/
Meaning
NounConnection or association; the condition of being related.
How to use
The feminine noun Beziehung ('relationship / relation / connection') declines regularly (plural Beziehungen). It is derived from beziehen (to refer/cover). It refers to human relationships or abstract correlations. Grammatically, 'relationship to/with someone' is introduced by the preposition zu + dative (die Beziehung zu meinen Eltern).
🇬🇧 English
Beziehung
Example
Die Beziehung ist sehr eng.
The relationship is very close.
Die Beziehung ist sehr schwach.
The relationship is very weak.
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Common phrases
- die Beziehung zu— relationship with / to (requires preposition 'zu' + dative)
- in einer Beziehung sein— to be in a relationship (romantic)
- diplomatische Beziehungen— diplomatic relations (plural)
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The German word "die Beziehung" is defined as: "Connection or association; the condition of being related."
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The German word "die Beziehung" means "Beziehung" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Beziehung ist sehr eng." (which translates as "The relationship is very close.").
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