affin
Translation
affine, related, having an affinity for
Examples
Er ist sehr kunstaffin.
He has a strong affinity for art.
Diese beiden Theorien sind einander affin.
These two theories are related to each other.
Grammar Patterns
((et3)) affin sein to have an affinity for sth. He has an affinity for modern art.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verwandt (related), ähnlich (similar), zugetan (fond of)
Etymology
From Latin 'affinis' meaning 'bordering on, related by marriage'.
Memory Tips
Directly related to the English word 'affinity'. If you have an affinity for something, you are 'affin' to it.