das Verhältnis
Translation
relationship, ratio, affair, proportion
Examples
Sie haben ein gutes Verhältnis zueinander.
They have a good relationship with each other.
Das Verhältnis von Zucker zu Mehl ist 1:2.
The ratio of sugar to flour is 1:2.
Er hatte ein Verhältnis mit seiner Kollegin.
He had an affair with his colleague.
Grammar Patterns
to have a relationship ((with sb.)) I have a good relationship with my parents.
the ratio of ((sth.)) to ((sth.)) The ratio of profit to loss is good.
to have an affair ((with sb.)) She had an affair with her boss.
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Etymology
From 'sich verhalten zu' (to relate to). The noun describes how things or people relate to each other.
Memory Tips
Think of how things 'hold' (halten) themselves in 'relation' (ver-) to each other. This can be a personal relationship, a mathematical ratio, or social circumstances (die Verhältnisse).