Der Zusammenhang
Example: Der Zusammenhang zwischen Ursache und Wirkung ist oft komplex.
Definition
"Der Zusammenhang" refers to the connection or relationship between different elements or events, illustrating how they are linked or related. For example, in the phrase 'Der Zusammenhang zwischen Ursache und Wirkung ist oft komplex,' it signifies the complex relationship between cause and effect.
Etymology
The word "Zusammenhang" in German combines 'zusammen' meaning 'together' and 'hängen' meaning 'to hang,' originally implying things hanging together or being connected. "Der Zusammenhang" thus literally means 'the hanging together,' which evolved to signify a connection or context.
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"Der Zusammenhang" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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