die Anlehnung
Translation
reference, support, alignment, leaning
Examples
Er fand Anlehnung bei seinen Freunden.
He found support from his friends.
Das Design entstand in Anlehnung an die Natur.
The design was created with reference to nature.
Grammar Patterns
in Anlehnung ((an+4)) with reference to, based on The film was made with reference to a book.
Anlehnung ((bei+3)) finden to find support with/from She found support with her family.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Stütze (support), Bezug (reference), Orientierung (orientation)
Etymology
From 'anlehnen' (to lean against). 'an-' (on/against) + 'lehnen' (to lean) + '-ung' (noun suffix). The act of leaning on something.
Memory Tips
Think of 'leaning on' ('anlehnen') an idea for inspiration, or a person for support.