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assoziieren

to associate (ideas, concepts)

verb a-so-tsee-EE-ren Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Origin: from Latin associare

Also means

to connect mentally

Usage Note

assoziieren means to link ideas in the mind. Etwas mit etwas assoziieren = to associate something with something. The noun is Assoziation. Common in psychology and creative discourse.

Examples

"Viele Menschen assoziieren den Geruch von Zimt mit Weihnachten."

Natural Translation

Many people associate the smell of cinnamon with Christmas.

Literal Translation

Many people associate the smell of cinnamon with Christmas.

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