German word

Kommunikation

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔmunikaˈtsi̯oːn/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncommunication

Example

Die Bedeutung der Kommunikation im Team ist groß.

Communication within the team is very important.

Illustration for Kommunikation (communication)

More examples

Klare Kommunikation hilft, Missverständnisse zu vermeiden.

Clear communication helps avoid misunderstandings.

Core concept

A sender, a channel, and a receiver form a bridge across which information becomes shared understanding.

Common phrases

  • klare Kommunikation

    clear communication

  • aktive Kommunikation

    active communication

  • gegenseitige Kommunikation

    mutual communication

Similar words

Gespräch: Spoken exchange between two or more people about a topic or their views.
Konversation: Casual conversation that continues in an easy, everyday manner.
Unterhaltung: Light conversation for enjoyment, relaxation, or friendly socializing.
Dialog: A two-way exchange in which participants respond to one another in turn.

Definition in German

Akt des Informationsaustauschs, bei dem Sender und Empfänger Bedeutungen abstimmen.

Word origin

Kommunikation is a learned German noun based on Latin communicatio and communicare, rather than an inherited Germanic word.

Usage tips

  • German uses Kommunikation for both interpersonal exchange and telecommunications, while eine Nachricht usually means one specific message.

Opposites

Related words

  • kommunizierencommunicateverb
  • Kommunikationsfähigkeitcommunication skillsnoun

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