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“relationship” in German

German

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Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈtsiːʊŋ/

Example

Ich habe eine gute Beziehung zu meinen Eltern.

I have a good relationship with my parents.

Illustration for Beziehung (relationship)

How to say “relationship” in German

“Relationship” in German is Beziehung.

An ongoing link between people or things, like a line of contact that can be close, positive, or romantic.

Full entry for Beziehung: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Beziehung

Nach dem Streit spürten sie Distanz in ihrer Beziehung.

After the argument, they felt a sense of distance in their relationship.

Tips for using Beziehung

  • Beziehung is feminine, and the connected person or thing usually follows zu in the dative, as in eine Beziehung zu jemandem.

Other German words for “relationship”

Viele Relationen lassen sich im Diagramm erkennen.

Many relationships can be seen in the diagram.

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