die Kooperation
Translation
cooperation, collaboration, partnership
Examples
Die Kooperation zwischen den Firmen war erfolgreich.
The cooperation between the companies was successful.
Wir brauchen eine engere Kooperation.
We need closer cooperation.
Grammar Patterns
the cooperation ((between+dat)) Die Kooperation zwischen den Abteilungen ist wichtig.
the cooperation ((with+dat)) Wir suchen die Kooperation mit anderen Firmen.
Similar Words
Zusammenarbeit (collaboration), Partnerschaft (partnership)
Etymology
From Latin 'co-' (together) + 'operari' (to work). Literally means 'working together'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English 'cooperation'. Think of 'co-' (together) and 'operation' (working).