die Paarung
mating
The biological act of sexual union between animals for the purpose of reproduction.
EXAMPLE
Im Frühling beginnt die Paarungszeit vieler Vogelarten.
In spring, the mating season begins for many species of birds.
die Paarung
mating / pairing
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Meanings
die Paarung
matchup
The arrangement of opponents or partners for a competition, game, or tournament.
EXAMPLE
Die Auslosung ergab eine interessante Paarung für das Halbfinale.
The draw produced an interesting matchup for the semifinal.
die Paarung
pairing
The linking or combining of two matching parts or elements, often in a technical context.
EXAMPLE
Die korrekte Paarung der Bluetooth-Geräte dauert nur wenige Sekunden.
The correct pairing of the Bluetooth devices takes only a few seconds.
Usage tips
Word family
'Die Paarung' is derived from the verb 'paaren' (to pair / to mate), which means 'to make into a pair.' The base is the noun 'das Paar' (the pair / couple). This origin explains all meanings: the formation of a pair of animals, opponents, or devices.
EXAMPLE
Der Trainer paarte die stärksten Spieler für das Finale.
The coach paired the strongest players for the final.
Context clues
The context makes the meaning clear. If it is about animals and reproduction, the biological meaning is intended. With words like 'Turnier' (tournament), 'Gegner' (opponent), or 'Auslosung' (draw), it is about sports or games. In connection with 'Bluetooth' or 'Geräten' (devices), the technical meaning is intended.
EXAMPLE
Die Paarung der Pinguine findet immer am selben Ort statt.
The mating of the penguins always takes place in the same location.
Typical combination
In a biological context, the term 'die Paarungszeit' (mating season) is very common. It refers to the specific time of year when animals reproduce.
EXAMPLE
Im Herbst beginnt für Hirsche die Paarungszeit.
In autumn, mating season begins for deer.
Typical adjectives
In a sports or game context, 'Paarung' is often combined with adjectives such as 'interessant' (interesting), 'spannend' (exciting), 'schwierig' (difficult), or 'unglücklich' (unfortunate) to evaluate the meeting of two opponents.
EXAMPLE
Das Finale verspricht eine spannende Paarung zu werden.
The final promises to be an exciting matchup.
Compare with
Paarung vs Kreuzung
intersection / crossing
Die Kreuzung and die Paarung can both refer to bringing animals together for reproduction. Paarung refers to the biological process, while Kreuzung emphasizes the deliberate combination of different breeds, species, or genera and also its result. Choose Paarung for the act and Kreuzung for this particular combination.
Paarung
Die Paarung der beiden Tiere fand im Frühjahr zur Fortpflanzung statt.
The mating of the two animals took place in spring for reproduction.
Kreuzung
Die Kreuzung verschiedener Rassen brachte Tiere mit neuen Merkmalen hervor.
Crossbreeding different breeds produced animals with new traits.
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