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relation

relation

Meaning of relation

English

a connection or relationship

Deutsch

die Art, wie Menschen oder Dinge miteinander verbunden sind

relation

Pronunciation

British English
/rɪˈleɪʃən/
American English
/rɪˈleɪʃən/

relation with German translation

relation usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Relations between the two are friendly.

Die Beziehung zwischen den beiden ist freundlich.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

My relations with my parents are good.

Die Beziehung zu meinen Eltern ist gut.

relation synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between relation, connection, relationship, link, tie, bond, association, and correlation

🇬🇧English

general word for a link between things

B1very often

ENThere is a connection between stress and poor sleep.

🇬🇧English

usually between people: a close relationship

B1very often

ENThey have a good relationship with their neighbours.

🇬🇧English

a connection joining two things

B1very often

ENScientists found a link between diet and health.

🇬🇧English

a strong connection: family ties

B1often

ENFamily ties are very important in many cultures.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

a strong emotional connection

B1often

ENThere is a strong bond between the twins.

🇬🇧English

a connection through membership or thought

B1often

ENHer association with the club lasted for years.

C
🇬🇧English
correlation

statistical connection between things

B1often

ENThe study showed a correlation between age and income.

I
🇬🇧English
interrelation

formal: mutual connection

B1rare word

ENThe interrelation of these factors is complex.

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Questions about this word

What does relation mean?

a connection or relationship

How do you pronounce relation?

relation is pronounced [rɪˈleɪʃən].

How is relation used in a sentence?

Die Beziehung zwischen den beiden ist freundlich. Translation: Relations between the two are friendly.

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