die Relevanz
relevance
The significance, importance, or meaningfulness of something in a particular context.
EXAMPLE
Die Relevanz dieser Entdeckung für die Medizin ist enorm.
The relevance of this discovery for medicine is enormous.
die Relevanz
relevance
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Relevanz, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| genitive | der Relevanz |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Relevanz | – |
| accusative | die Relevanz | – |
| dative | der Relevanz | – |
| genitive | der Relevanz | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word family
'Relevanz' (relevance) is the noun corresponding to the adjective 'relevant' (relevant). If something is relevant, then it has relevance.
EXAMPLE
Diese Information ist für unsere Entscheidung sehr relevant.
This information is very relevant to our decision.
Sentence structure and usage
To name the context of the importance, you use the preposition 'für' (for) with the accusative. Something has relevance for a field or a person.
EXAMPLE
Diese Studie hat große Relevanz für die aktuelle Forschung.
This study has great relevance for current research.
Typical collocations
Common expressions are 'von Relevanz sein' (to be of relevance) to express importance, as well as 'an Relevanz gewinnen' (to gain relevance) or 'an Relevanz verlieren' (to lose relevance) to describe a change in importance.
EXAMPLE
Dieses Thema hat in den letzten Jahren stark an Relevanz gewonnen.
This topic has gained a lot of relevance in recent years.
Für mich ist diese Frage von keiner Relevanz.
For me, this question is of no relevance.
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The word 'Relevanz' (relevance) is used mainly in formal, academic, or professional contexts to evaluate the significance of a topic or a piece of information.
EXAMPLE
In seiner Präsentation muss er die Relevanz seiner Forschungsergebnisse klar darlegen.
In his presentation, he must clearly explain the relevance of his research findings.
Compare with
Relevanz vs Bedeutung
meaning / importance
Both words can indicate that information is important. „Die Bedeutung“ can refer generally to its importance or consequences. „Die Relevanz“ emphasizes that it is important for a particular question or decision; use it when this connection is the focus.
Relevanz
Die Relevanz des Ergebnisses für diese Entscheidung ist sehr groß.
The relevance of the result to this decision is very great.
Bedeutung
Die Bedeutung des Ergebnisses für das Unternehmen ist sehr groß.
The importance of the result for the company is very great.
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