interconnection / intertwining
die Verflechtung, die Verflechtungen
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intertwining
The joining of several threads, parts, or elements that are intertwined or connected with one another.
Die Verflechtung der Baumwollfäden ergibt ein stabiles Gewebe.
The intertwining of the cotton threads produces a sturdy fabric.
interconnection
A close, often complex connection or mutual dependence between people, groups, organizations, or circumstances.
Die Verflechtung von Politik und Wirtschaft ist in diesem Land besonders stark.
The interconnection between politics and business is particularly strong in this country.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Verflechtungen |
| genitive | der Verflechtung |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Verflechtung | die Verflechtungen |
| accusative | die Verflechtung | die Verflechtungen |
| dative | der Verflechtung | den Verflechtungen |
| genitive | der Verflechtung | der Verflechtungen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Verflechtung' (interconnection/intertwining) belongs to the word family of 'verflechten' (to intertwine). The ending '-ung' refers here to the process or result of intertwining.
Die Verflechtung mehrerer Drähte macht das Kabel besonders belastbar.
The intertwining of several wires makes the cable particularly durable.
For threads and similar materials, 'Verflechtung' (intertwining) is often used with information about density or the result, for example 'dichte Verflechtung' (dense intertwining) or 'feste Verflechtung' (tight intertwining). 'die Verflechtung von Fäden' (the intertwining of threads) is also a typical collocation.
Die dichte Verflechtung der Fasern verhindert, dass der Stoff schnell reißt.
The dense intertwining of the fibers prevents the fabric from tearing quickly.
For complex relationships, expressions such as 'enge Verflechtung' (close interconnection), 'gegenseitige Verflechtung' (mutual interconnection), or 'die Verflechtung von Politik und Wirtschaft' (the interconnection between politics and business) are frequently used. The word often describes dependencies between institutions or areas.
Durch die enge Verflechtung der Unternehmen sind viele Arbeitsplätze voneinander abhängig.
Because of the close interconnection between the companies, many jobs depend on one another.
