relation / relationship
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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.
to put in relation
A phrase that means to compare something with something else or place it in a broader context in order to assess it better.
Man muss die hohen Kosten in Relation zum langfristigen Nutzen setzen.
You have to put the high costs in relation to the long-term benefit.
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.
connection / context
Zusammenhang and Relation both refer to a relationship between things or quantities. Relation, however, sounds more formal and abstract and is especially suitable for technical or scientific texts. In everyday situations, Zusammenhang is usually the more natural choice.
Die Studie beschreibt die Relation zwischen Schlafdauer und Konzentrationsfähigkeit.
The study describes the relationship between sleep duration and the ability to concentrate.
Die Zeitung erklärt den Zusammenhang zwischen Schlaf und guter Konzentration.
The newspaper explains the connection between sleep and good concentration.
