collaboration
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collaboration
The cooperation of several people, groups, or institutions on a shared project or goal.
Die Kollaboration zwischen den beiden Universitäten führte zu wichtigen Forschungsergebnissen.
The collaboration between the two universities led to important research findings.
collaboration
Treacherous cooperation with an enemy occupying power. This meaning has a strongly negative and historical connotation.
Nach dem Krieg wurde er wegen Kollaboration mit dem Feind angeklagt.
After the war, he was charged with collaboration with the enemy.
The word comes from the Latin 'collaborare', which means 'to work together'. It is made up of 'co-' (together) and 'laborare' (to work).
Für dieses Projekt ist eine enge Kollaboration erforderlich.
Close collaboration is required for this project.
The meaning depends strongly on context. If it is about projects, art, or science, the positive meaning 'Zusammenarbeit' (cooperation/collaboration) is meant. In the context of war and occupation, it means 'Verrat' (betrayal) and is strongly negative.
Die Kollaboration der beiden Künstler war sehr erfolgreich.
The collaboration between the two artists was very successful.
In the positive meaning, 'Kollaboration' (collaboration) is usually used with the prepositions 'mit' (+ dative) or 'zwischen' (+ dative) to name the partners in the cooperation.
Die Kollaboration mit einem internationalen Team war eine tolle Erfahrung.
The collaboration with an international team was a great experience.
This meaning is extremely negative and is equated with betrayal of one's own country. It is used almost exclusively in historical contexts, especially in relation to the Second World War.
Nach dem Krieg gab es viele Prozesse wegen Kollaboration.
After the war, there were many trials for collaboration.
cooperation
Kooperation and Kollaboration can both refer to cooperation between institutions or groups. Kooperation sounds neutral and factual, whereas in a historical context Kollaboration can mean treacherous cooperation with an enemy occupying power. Use Kooperation for a normal partnership and Kollaboration only when this charged context is intended.
Die Kollaboration mit der feindlichen Besatzungsmacht wurde nach dem Krieg verurteilt.
The collaboration with the enemy occupying power was condemned after the war.
Die beiden Staaten vereinbaren eine Kooperation zum gegenseitigen Nutzen.
The two countries have agreed on a partnership for their mutual benefit.
