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communication
The process of exchanging information, ideas, or feelings between people or groups through speaking, writing, or other means.
Eine offene Kommunikation ist die Basis für jede gute Beziehung.
Open communication is the basis for every good relationship.
communication
The technical means and systems for transmitting information, such as telephone, internet, or radio.
Durch den Sturm wurde die gesamte Kommunikation in der Region unterbrochen.
The storm interrupted all communication in the region.
Nouns that end in '-ion' are always feminine (die) in German. This also applies to 'Kommunikation' (communication), making the gender easy to recognize.
Die Kommunikation zwischen den Abteilungen muss verbessert werden.
Communication between the departments needs to be improved.
The meaning of 'Kommunikation' (communication) depends heavily on context. If you are talking about people, it refers to the exchange of information. If it is about infrastructure, it refers to technical systems such as telephone or internet.
Die Kommunikation zwischen den Eltern und der Schule ist sehr gut.
Communication between the parents and the school is very good.
When referring to exchange between people, 'Kommunikation' (communication) is often described with adjectives. Common combinations are 'gute/schlechte Kommunikation' (good/bad communication), 'offene Kommunikation' (open communication), or 'nonverbale Kommunikation' (nonverbal communication).
Für eine gute Zusammenarbeit ist eine offene Kommunikation entscheidend.
Open communication is crucial for good cooperation.
interaction
Kommunikation (communication) and Interaktion (interaction) describe an exchange between people or systems. Kommunikation can also mainly go in one direction. Interaktion, on the other hand, requires both sides to act or respond to each other.
Die Kommunikation der neuen Regeln erfolgte durch eine Rundmail der Leitung.
The new rules were communicated in a mass email from management.
In der Besprechung entstand durch Fragen und Antworten eine direkte Interaktion zwischen Leitung und Team.
Questions and answers created direct interaction between management and the team during the meeting.
