das Verhältnis

Plural: die Verhältnisse
Based on: verhalten
Goethe B1 Noun #139 Noun
  1. the relation, the relationship
  2. the affaire
  3. conditions
1.

the relation, the relationship

(Large overlap with "Beziehung" for the general idea of a relationship, be it you to your siblings or teachers or ex. Also works for abstract things. Does NOT work for relationship in the sense of proper couple.)
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Examples
  • Das Verhältnis zwischen Anna und Tom ist SEHR freundschaftlich.
  • The relationship between Anna and Tom is VERY friendly.
2.

the affaire

(For lovers. NOT for an actual relationship. The word there is "die Beziehung".)
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3.

conditions

(ONLY in plural "Verhältnisse". Often used for living conditions.)
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The Meaning of “verhalten” (And its family)

"sich verhalten" means "to behave". But why? And how do we use it correctly? And what does that have to do with "das Verhältnis"? Today, we'll find out :)

Vocab: sich verhalten, das Verhältnis, die Beziehung, verhältnismäßig

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Verhältnis vs Beziehung – What is the Difference

"das Verhältnis" and "die Beziehung" both mean "relationship". And they do overlap quite a bit, but there are two areas where they are different.

Vocab: das Verhältnis, die Beziehung

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How many meanings does the German word 'Verhältnis' have?

Verhältnis has 3 distinct meanings: 1. the relation, the relationship, 2. the affaire , 3. conditions.

What is the gender of 'Verhältnis'?

das

What is the plural of 'Verhältnis'?

die Verhältnisse

What is 'Verhältnis' related to?

The word 'Verhältnis' is related to verhalten.

Where can I learn more about 'Verhältnis'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'Verhältnis':

The Meaning of “verhalten” (And its family)
"sich verhalten" means "to behave". But why? And how do we use it correctly? And what does that have to do with "das Verhältnis"? Today, we'll find out :)
Vocab: sich verhalten, das Verhältnis, die Beziehung, verhältnismäßig
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Verhältnis vs Beziehung – What is the Difference
"das Verhältnis" and "die Beziehung" both mean "relationship". And they do overlap quite a bit, but there are two areas where they are different.
Vocab: das Verhältnis, die Beziehung
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