NOUN

derZusammenhang/t͡suˈzamənhaŋ/connection; context; relation

Zusammenhang is a German noun that means connection, context, or relation. It is pronounced /t͡suˈzamənhaŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Zusammenhänge".

Definitions

1.connection or relation between things(general)

a.how things are logically or causally linked

Es besteht ein enger Zusammenhang zwischen Ernährung und Gesundheit.—There is a close connection between nutrition and health.

2.context or background in which something happens(situation/setting)

a.the circumstances surrounding an event or statement

Im Zusammenhang mit dem Vorfall wurden mehrere Personen befragt.—Several people were questioned in connection with the incident.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Zusammenhangdie Zusammenhänge
Genitivedes Zusammenhangesder Zusammenhänge
Dativedem Zusammenhangden Zusammenhängen
Accusativeden Zusammenhangdie Zusammenhänge

Frequently asked questions

What does "Zusammenhang" mean in English?
"Zusammenhang" means connection, context, or relation. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Zusammenhang"?
"Zusammenhang" is pronounced /t͡suˈzamənhaŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Zusammenhang" der, die, or das?
"Zusammenhang" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Zusammenhang"?
The plural of "Zusammenhang" is "Zusammenhänge".
What part of speech is "Zusammenhang"?
"Zusammenhang" is a noun in German.

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