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relation / relationship
A relationship, connection, or ratio between two or more things, people, or quantities. The term is often used in a formal, technical, or scientific context.
Die Studie untersucht die Relation zwischen Schlafqualität und Leistungsfähigkeit.
The study examines the relation between sleep quality and performance.
Careful: 'Die Relation' means 'relationship', 'connection', or 'ratio', but never a family member. The English word 'relation' meaning a relative is 'der/die Verwandte' in German.
Es gibt eine klare Relation zwischen den beiden Phänomenen.
There is a clear relation between the two phenomena.
The noun 'die Relation' is related to the adjective 'relativ' (relative). When something is 'relativ', it stands in a 'Relation' to something else.
Ob etwas teuer ist, ist immer relativ und muss in Relation zum Einkommen gesehen werden.
Whether something is expensive is always relative and must be seen in relation to income.
The word 'Relation' is used mainly in a formal, scientific, or technical context. It sounds more elevated than 'Beziehung' (relationship) or 'Zusammenhang' (connection).
Die Dissertation untersucht die Relation zwischen sozialer Herkunft und Bildungserfolg.
The dissertation examines the relation between social background and educational success.
To describe the connection between two or more elements, 'Relation' is very often used with the preposition 'zwischen' (between).
Gibt es eine Relation zwischen dem Klimawandel und den häufigeren Stürmen?
Is there a relation between climate change and the more frequent storms?
The phrase 'etwas in Relation zu etwas setzen' (to put something in relation to something) is a fixed structure. It means to compare something or place it in context in order to evaluate it better. The thing being compared with is in the dative.
Man muss die Ausgaben in Relation zu den Einnahmen setzen.
You have to put the expenses in relation to the income.
comparison / settlement
'der Vergleich' and 'die Relation' can both help you assess something better. 'der Vergleich' means that you look directly at two or more things side by side and look for differences or similarities. 'die Relation' refers more to the relationship, connection, or ratio between things, often in formal or technical language. In the expression 'in Relation setzen' (to put in relation), the meaning is close to 'vergleichen' (to compare), but the focus is more on the broader context. The words can be confused because when comparing, you often also describe relations.
Die Kosten wirken hoch, aber in Relation zum Nutzen sind sie akzeptabel.
The costs seem high, but in relation to the benefit, they are acceptable.
Die Mitarbeiterin nutzt den Vergleich, um die neuen Preise besser zu erklären.
The employee uses the comparison to explain the new prices more clearly.