der Zusammenhang
Translation
connection, context, correlation, relationship
Examples
Ich sehe den Zusammenhang nicht.
I don't see the connection.
Man muss die Dinge im Zusammenhang sehen.
One must see things in context.
Es gibt einen Zusammenhang zwischen den Ereignissen.
There is a connection between the events.
Grammar Patterns
a connection ((between)) a connection between... There is a connection between smoking and cancer.
in connection ((with)) in connection with... I am calling in connection with your advertisement.
Similar Words
die Verbindung (connection), die Beziehung (relationship), der Kontext (context)
Etymology
From 'zusammen' (together) + 'hangen' (to hang). Things that 'hang together' are connected.
Memory Tips
Think of puzzle pieces that 'hang together' to form a complete picture.