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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.
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.
contact
'der Kontakt' and 'die Kommunikation' both belong to exchange between people. 'Kontakt' means that a connection exists or is established. This connection can be brief, casual, or even just organizational. 'Kommunikation' refers more specifically to the exchange of information, thoughts, or feelings, for example through speaking, writing, or messages. You can have contact with someone but still have little communication. The words can be confused because communication often requires contact. If you mean the connection, use 'Kontakt'. If you mean speaking, writing, or understanding, use 'Kommunikation'.
Nach dem Gespräch war die Kommunikation im Team viel klarer.
After the conversation, communication within the team was much clearer.
Herr Weber sucht Kontakt zur Hausverwaltung, weil die Heizung nicht funktioniert.
Herr Weber is trying to contact the property management because the heating is not working.