die Kollaboration
Translation
collaboration, cooperation
Examples
Die Kollaboration der Teams war erfolgreich.
The collaboration of the teams was successful.
Er wurde der Kollaboration mit dem Feind beschuldigt.
He was accused of collaboration with the enemy.
Grammar Patterns
((Kollaboration)) ((mit+3)) collaboration with sb./sth. The collaboration with the partner company was productive.
((Kollaboration)) ((zwischen+3)) collaboration between... The collaboration between the departments needs to improve.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zusammenarbeit, Kooperation; Antonyms: Konkurrenz, Wettbewerb
Etymology
From Latin 'collaborare' (to work with), from 'com-' (with) + 'laborare' (to work).
Memory Tips
Think 'co-labor' – working together. The negative sense of collaborating with an enemy is also important, especially in historical contexts.