die Paarbildung
Translation
pair formation, pairing, pair bonding
Examples
Die Paarbildung bei Vögeln ist faszinierend.
Pair formation in birds is fascinating.
Die soziale Paarbildung dauert oft ein Leben lang.
Social pair bonding often lasts a lifetime.
Grammar Patterns
[the pair formation] ((of/in sth.)) the pair formation of/in sth. The pair formation of penguins is very complex.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Paarung (mating), das Zusammenfinden (coming together); Antonym: die Trennung (separation)
Etymology
Composed of 'Paar' (pair) and 'Bildung' (formation). Literally 'pair formation'.
Memory Tips
Think of animals 'building' a 'pair'. The English word 'build' sounds similar to the German root 'bild-'.