symbiosis
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symbiosis
In biology, the close and lasting coexistence of living organisms of different species that is beneficial to at least one of the partners.
Die Flechte ist eine klassische Symbiose aus einem Pilz und einer Alge.
Lichen is a classic symbiosis of a fungus and an alga.
A symbiosis is often described with the verb 'eingehen' (to enter into). The partners in the symbiosis are often connected with the preposition 'zwischen' (between).
Die beiden Unternehmen sind eine profitable Symbiose eingegangen.
The two companies have entered into a profitable symbiosis.
You can tell from the context whether the biological or the figurative meaning is intended. If you are talking about plants or animals, it is the biological meaning. If it is about people, companies, or ideas, it is the figurative meaning.
Die Beziehung zwischen Clownfisch und Seeanemone ist eine bekannte Symbiose.
The relationship between clownfish and sea anemone is a well-known symbiosis.
In biology, the construction 'eine Symbiose aus ... und ...' (a symbiosis of ... and ...) is often used to name the organisms involved.
Mykorrhiza ist eine Symbiose aus einem Pilz und den Wurzeln einer Pflanze.
Mycorrhiza is a symbiosis of a fungus and the roots of a plant.
Especially in the figurative meaning, 'Symbiose' (symbiosis) belongs to educated or technical language. It sounds more formal and intellectual.
Der Autor beschreibt die Symbiose zwischen Tradition und Moderne in der Architektur.
The author describes the symbiosis between tradition and modernity in architecture.
connection / association
'Verbindung' and 'Symbiose' can both describe a relationship between people, groups, or organizations. 'Verbindung' is neutral and general: it can simply be a contact or a relationship, even without any special closeness. 'Symbiose' is stronger. It means a very close form of cooperation from which the people or groups involved benefit. The word sounds a bit more figurative and is often used when two sides fit together especially well. If you only mean a contact, 'Verbindung' is more natural. If you want to emphasize that both sides work closely together and benefit, 'Symbiose' fits better.
Zwischen dem kleinen Laden und der Bäckerei nebenan ist eine gute Symbiose entstanden.
A good symbiosis has developed between the small shop and the bakery next door.
Nach dem Projekt hat Lisa die Verbindung zu dem alten Team behalten.
After the project, Lisa kept in touch with the old team.