No. 6,199 in German
dependence
The German word for "dependence" is "Abhängigkeit," and it means a state of relying on or being controlled by something or someone.
In a sentence
Die Abhängigkeit von Technologie ist heutzutage weit verbreitet.
Dependence on technology is widespread nowadays.
Here, 'Abhängigkeit' is used to describe reliance or dependence on technology, emphasizing the pervasive nature of this relationship.
Eine zu starke Abhängigkeit kann zu Problemen führen.
Too strong of a dependence can lead to problems.
Here, 'Abhängigkeit' is presented as an excessive reliance on something, warning against possible consequences of over-dependence.
Er bemerkte seine eigene Abhängigkeit von Hilfe anderer.
He noticed his own dependence on the help of others.
In this sentence, 'Abhängigkeit' is used to showcase personal realization of reliance, emphasizing introspective understanding of dependence.
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