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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.
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.
collaboration
'Zusammenarbeit' and 'Kollaboration' can both mean that several people or groups work together toward a goal. 'Zusammenarbeit' is the normal and neutral word in everyday life, at work, and in organizations. 'Kollaboration' often sounds more technical or modern, for example in projects, research, or digital work. But important: 'Kollaboration' can also have a strongly negative historical meaning, namely collaboration with an enemy. For that reason, the word can be misunderstood in some situations. If you want to speak neutrally and safely, 'Zusammenarbeit' is usually more natural.
Bei diesem Online-Projekt ist eine enge Kollaboration zwischen den Forschern wichtig.
In this online project, close collaboration between the researchers is important.
Die Zusammenarbeit mit der neuen Firma beginnt im nächsten Monat.
The collaboration with the new company begins next month.