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synergy
The positive effect that arises when two or more elements work together and the result is greater than the sum of the individual contributions. People often speak of synergy effects.
Durch die Zusammenarbeit der beiden Abteilungen entstand eine enorme Synergie, die das Projekt schnell voranbrachte.
The collaboration between the two departments created enormous synergy, which moved the project forward quickly.
The word comes from Greek: 'syn' means 'together' and 'ergon' means 'work'. A synergy is therefore the result of good collaboration.
Das Projekt war ein gutes Beispiel für die Synergie zwischen Design und Technik.
The project was a good example of the synergy between design and technology.
In a business context, 'Synergie' (synergy) is often combined with certain verbs. Typical phrases are 'Synergien schaffen' (to create synergies), 'Synergien nutzen' (to use synergies), or 'Synergien erzielen' (to achieve synergies).
Durch die Fusion der beiden Firmen sollen Synergien geschaffen werden.
The merger of the two companies is intended to create synergies.
'Synergie' (synergy) is a rather formal word that is mainly used in business, science, and management language. It is rare in everyday conversation.
In der Präsentation sprach der Manager oft von möglichen Synergieeffekten.
In the presentation, the manager often spoke about possible synergy effects.
collaboration
'Zusammenarbeit' and 'Synergie' are closely connected, but they do not mean the same thing. 'Zusammenarbeit' describes several people or groups working together. 'Synergie' describes the positive effect that can result from this: together, people achieve more than each side could manage alone. Learners may confuse the words because both often occur in professional or organizational contexts. Remember: 'Zusammenarbeit' is the action; 'Synergie' is the special benefit that comes from it.
Durch die Verbindung von Technik und Beratung entsteht eine starke Synergie.
Combining technology and consulting creates strong synergy.
Heute bespricht die Verkäuferin die Zusammenarbeit mit dem neuen Lieferanten.
Today the saleswoman is discussing the collaboration with the new supplier.