coexistence / living together
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coexistence
The way people live together and get along in a community, family, or partnership.
Ein friedliches Zusammenleben in der Nachbarschaft ist uns allen wichtig.
Peaceful coexistence in the neighborhood is important to all of us.
'Das Zusammenleben' (coexistence / living together) is a nominalized verb. It is formed from the separable verb 'zusammenleben' (to live together), which consists of 'zusammen' (together) and 'leben' (to live). It describes the act or way of living together.
Das Zusammenleben in einer großen Familie kann eine Herausforderung sein.
Living together in a large family can be a challenge.
Nominalized verbs like 'das Zusammenleben' (coexistence / living together) are always neuter. That is why the article is always 'das'.
Das Zusammenleben von Mensch und Natur ist ein wichtiges Thema.
The coexistence of humans and nature is an important topic.
The word is often combined with adjectives that describe the quality of living together. Common examples are: 'ein friedliches Zusammenleben' (peaceful coexistence), 'ein harmonisches Zusammenleben' (harmonious coexistence), or 'ein schwieriges Zusammenleben' (difficult coexistence).
Regeln sind wichtig für ein funktionierendes Zusammenleben.
Rules are important for a functioning coexistence.
relationship / connection
'Beziehung' and 'Zusammenleben' can both have to do with people who are closely connected. 'Beziehung' means the connection itself, for example a partnership or a relationship between people. 'Zusammenleben' is more about everyday life together: how people live and get along in an apartment, family, partnership, or community. Learners may confuse the words because couples often have a relationship and also live together. But you can have a relationship without living together, and you can live together without being a couple.
Zu Hause klappt das Zusammenleben mit den neuen Mitbewohnern sehr gut.
At home, living together with the new roommates is working very well.
Eine Beziehung braucht Vertrauen und Zeit füreinander.
A relationship needs trust and time for each other.