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Abhängigkeit

dependence, dependency

noun ap-HENG-ig-kite Rare
People & Society Relationships

Also means

addiction

Usage Note

Abhängigkeit in relationship contexts means emotional or practical dependence on another person (emotionale Abhängigkeit). It also covers substance addiction. Abhängig sein von = to be dependent on.

Examples

"Eine gesunde Partnerschaft schließt gegenseitige Abhängigkeit nicht aus."

Natural Translation

A healthy partnership does not exclude mutual dependence.

Literal Translation

A healthy partnership excludes mutual dependence not.

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