collocation in German

collocation in German is Zusammenstellung, Kollokation, Wortverbindung — collocation means a pair or group of words that habitually occur together and sound natural to native speakers, such as heavy rain or make a decision.

collocation in German

Zusammenstellung

noun

(uncountable) The grouping or juxtaposition of things, especially words or sounds.

Kollokation

noun

(linguistics, translation studies) A sequence of words or terms that co-occur more often than would be expected by chance (i.e., the statistically significant placement of particular words in a language), often representing an established name for, or idiomatic way of conveying, a particular semantic concept.

Wortverbindung

noun

What does "collocation" mean?

noun A pair or group of words that habitually occur together and sound natural to native speakers, such as heavy rain or make a decision.
"Learners often produce grammatical sentences that break basic collocations, such as saying strong rain."
noun The act of placing things side by side, or the arrangement that results.
"The collocation of the two portraits invites comparison."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

collocation in a sentence

Learners often produce grammatical sentences that break basic collocations, such as saying strong rain.
The dictionary lists common collocations under each headword.
The collocation of the two portraits invites comparison.

Similar words in German

arrangement juxtaposition placement set phrase

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "collocation" in German?

"collocation" in German is Zusammenstellung, Kollokation, Wortverbindung. collocation means: A pair or group of words that habitually occur together and sound natural to native speakers, such as heavy rain or make a decision.

How do you use "collocation" in a sentence?

Example: "Learners often produce grammatical sentences that break basic collocations, such as saying strong rain." In German, "collocation" is Zusammenstellung, Kollokation, Wortverbindung.

Are there other ways to say "collocation" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "collocation": Zusammenstellung, Kollokation, Wortverbindung.

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