die Relation
Translation
relation, relationship, connection, ratio
Examples
Es gibt eine klare Relation zwischen den Ereignissen.
There is a clear relation between the events.
Der Aufwand steht in keiner Relation zum Ergebnis.
The effort is out of proportion to the result.
Grammar Patterns
((the relation)) ((between sth.dat)) the relation between... The relation between the two variables is unclear.
((to stand)) ((in relation)) ((to sth.dat)) to be in relation to... The price bears no relation to the quality.
Similar Words
Beziehung (relationship), Verhältnis (ratio, relationship), Zusammenhang (connection, context)
Etymology
From Latin 'relatio' (a bringing back, a report). It's a direct cognate of the English word 'relation'.
Memory Tips
This is a perfect cognate. It looks, sounds, and means the same as 'relation' in English.