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Verhältnis

relationship

noun fer-HELT-nis Less Common
People & Society Relationships

Also means

ratio

Usage Note

Verhältnis covers an interpersonal relationship, a mathematical ratio, and (colloquially) a love affair. Its plural Verhältnisse often means 'circumstances' or 'conditions', as in unter diesen Verhältnissen (under these conditions).

Examples

"Sie haben ein gutes Verhältnis."

Natural Translation

They have a good relationship.

Literal Translation

They have a good relationship.

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