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samenhang

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At the A1 level, 'samenhang' is quite a difficult word. You don't need to use it yet, but you might see it in simple texts about how things 'go together'. Think of it as 'together-hanging'. If you have two ideas that fit, they have 'samenhang'. It is like a puzzle where all the pieces fit perfectly. At this stage, just remember that 'samen' means 'together'. If you see this word, know it is about things being connected in a smart way, not just physically touching. You can use 'en' (and) or 'ook' (also) to show simple connections for now.

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At A2, you can start to recognize 'samenhang' in news titles or simple school texts. It means that parts of a story or a plan make sense together. If a teacher says your story has no 'samenhang', they mean it is a bit confusing and the sentences don't follow each other well. You might use it in a very simple sentence like: 'Er is samenhang tussen deze twee dingen.' (There is a connection between these two things). It is a step up from just saying 'ze horen bij elkaar' (they belong together). It sounds a bit more serious and professional.

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As a B1 learner, you should be able to use 'samenhang' to describe logical connections in your writing and speaking. It is very useful for the 'Inburgering' exams or when explaining your opinion. You can use it to talk about how different facts relate to each other. For example, 'Ik zie de samenhang tussen het weer en mijn humeur' (I see the connection between the weather and my mood). You should also learn the adjective 'onsamenhangend' to describe something that is messy or hard to follow. This word helps you move away from simple descriptions and into analytical thinking.

At the B2 level, 'samenhang' is a key vocabulary item. You are expected to use it in formal reports, essays, and debates. You should use phrases like 'in nauwe samenhang met' (in close connection with) to show you understand complex relationships. You will encounter it often in Dutch media when they discuss 'sociale samenhang' (social cohesion) in society. You should understand that it refers to the internal logic of an argument. If you are analyzing a text, you should be able to point out where the 'samenhang' is strong or where it is lacking. It is about the structural integrity of ideas.

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For C1 learners, 'samenhang' is a tool for nuance. You use it to discuss the 'onderlinge samenhang' (mutual coherence) of various systems, like the economy, law, or philosophy. You can distinguish between 'samenhang' and 'verband' or 'coherentie'. You might use it to critique a complex policy, noting that 'hoewel de individuele maatregelen effectief lijken, ontbreekt de overkoepelende samenhang' (although individual measures seem effective, the overarching cohesion is missing). At this level, you use the word to describe the fundamental nature of how complex realities are intertwined. It is essential for high-level academic and professional discourse.

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At the C2 level, you have a native-like grasp of 'samenhang'. You use it effortlessly in all its abstract glory. You might use it in literary analysis to describe the 'structurele samenhang' of a novel's themes. You understand its etymological depth and can use it in highly formal legal or philosophical contexts where precision is paramount. You might even use it metaphorically to describe the 'samenhang' of a person's life or character. For you, the word is not just a vocabulary item, but a conceptual lens through which you can explain the harmony or discord of the world around you.

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Samenhang means cohesion or logical connection between parts of a whole.
It is commonly used in academic, professional, and social contexts to describe unity.
The word derives from 'samen' (together) and 'hangen' (to hang).
It differs from 'verband' by focusing on the overall structure rather than a single link.

The Dutch word samenhang is a sophisticated noun that translates most directly to 'cohesion', 'coherence', or 'contextual connection' in English. At its core, it describes the internal logic or the 'glue' that holds different parts of a system, a story, or an argument together. When Dutch speakers use this word, they are looking for the underlying relationship that makes a whole greater than the sum of its parts. It is not just about things being next to each other; it is about things belonging together in a meaningful way.

Etymological Root: The word is composed of 'samen' (together) and 'hang' (from hangen, to hang). Literally, it suggests how things 'hang together'.

In academic and professional settings, samenhang is frequently used to critique the quality of a report or a policy. If a plan lacks samenhang, it means the individual steps do not support each other or are contradictory.

Er is een duidelijke samenhang tussen de stijgende temperaturen en het smelten van de ijskappen.

This sentence highlights a causal or logical link. Beyond science, it is also used in social contexts. 'Sociale samenhang' (social cohesion) refers to the bonds that keep a community stable and united. In literature or film, if a plot is described as 'onsamenhangend' (incoherent), it means the scenes don't follow a logical order. Using samenhang correctly shows a high level of Dutch proficiency because it moves beyond simple nouns into the realm of abstract relationships and structural integrity.

Usage in Media: Journalists often ask about the 'onderlinge samenhang' (mutual connection) between different political events to uncover a deeper narrative or strategy.

De rechter onderzocht de samenhang tussen de verschillende bewijsstukken in de rechtszaak.

Here, the word implies a search for a pattern or a consistent story within evidence.

Abstract vs. Concrete: While 'verbinding' might refer to a physical wire, 'samenhang' refers to the logical or structural unity of ideas, data, or social groups.

Zonder samenhang is een tekst slechts een verzameling losse woorden.

This philosophical approach to the word makes it essential for B2 and C1 level discussions. It allows you to talk about the 'big picture' rather than just the individual details. Whether you are analyzing a business strategy, a scientific theory, or a piece of music, samenhang is the term for that crucial internal consistency.

Using samenhang requires an understanding of its typical prepositional companions, most notably 'tussen' (between) and 'in' (in). It is almost always preceded by an adjective that defines the quality of the connection. For instance, 'gebrek aan samenhang' (lack of cohesion) is a very common phrase used in critiques.

Common Adjectives: Directe (direct), logische (logical), nauwe (close), sociale (social), onderlinge (mutual).

When you say 'In samenhang met...', you are indicating that one thing should be viewed or considered alongside another.

Deze feiten moeten in samenhang met de historische context worden gezien.

This is a classic academic construction. It tells the reader that looking at the facts in isolation would be a mistake. You can also use the word to describe the structure of a speech or a presentation. If a speaker jumps from topic to topic without transitions, you might say: 'Zijn verhaal miste elke vorm van samenhang.' (His story lacked any form of coherence).

Verb Pairings: Ontbreken (to lack), vertonen (to show), versterken (to strengthen), zoeken (to seek).

De nieuwe wetgeving moet de samenhang binnen de Europese Unie vergroten.

In this political context, the word is used to describe unity and policy alignment.

Er is weinig samenhang tussen deze twee incidenten.

This is often used by police or analysts to say that two events are likely coincidental rather than part of a larger pattern.

Formal Contexts: In legal contracts, 'samenhangende documenten' refers to a set of documents that must be read together as one agreement.

Het project mist een overkoepelende samenhang.

This implies that while the individual parts of the project might be fine, they don't work together toward a single goal. Using samenhang allows you to express complex ideas about organization and logic with a single, powerful word.

You are most likely to encounter samenhang in formal and semi-formal environments. It is a staple of Dutch news broadcasts, especially when journalists are discussing complex societal issues. For example, during a debate on urban planning, a commentator might discuss the 'samenhang' between public transport, housing, and green spaces.

Academic Settings: Professors use it to describe the relationship between theory and practice, or the logical flow of a student's thesis.

In the workplace, during a 'heidag' (strategy away-day), managers will often talk about the samenhang of the company's vision. They want to ensure that every department is 'in samenhang' with the core goals.

De minister benadrukte de samenhang van het overheidsbeleid.

This is a common headline in Dutch newspapers like NRC or De Volkskrant. You will also hear it in the legal system. Lawyers argue whether there is sufficient samenhang between a defendant's actions and the resulting damage.

Scientific Research: Researchers look for 'statistische samenhang' (statistical correlation) between variables in their data sets.

Er is geen bewezen samenhang tussen deze twee symptomen.

In a more casual but still intellectual conversation, friends might discuss the samenhang of a complex TV series like 'Dark' or 'Inception', where the plot requires careful attention to detail.

De architect zorgde voor een visuele samenhang tussen het oude en nieuwe gebouw.

This use in aesthetics and design refers to harmony and visual consistency.

Community Life: Local councils often fund projects to improve 'sociale samenhang' in diverse neighborhoods.

Overall, samenhang is the word of choice for anyone describing the integrity of a system.

English speakers often struggle with samenhang because they try to use it for physical connections where 'verbinding' or 'aansluiting' would be more appropriate. You wouldn't use samenhang to describe a Wi-Fi connection or two train cars coupled together.

Mistake: Physical vs. Abstract: Incorrect: 'De samenhang tussen de twee kabels is verbroken.' Correct: 'De verbinding tussen de twee kabels is verbroken.'

Another common error is confusing samenhang with 'relatie'. While they are related, 'relatie' is much broader and often implies a personal or romantic bond.

Zij hebben een goede relatie (They have a good relationship) vs. Er is een goede samenhang (There is good cohesion/unity).

Using 'samenhang' for people implies they are part of a functional group, not that they like each other. Students also frequently forget the 'n' in the middle, spelling it as 'samehang'. Remember the root 'samen' (together).

Mistake: Overusing 'met': While 'in samenhang met' is correct, don't say 'de samenhang met A en B'. Use 'de samenhang tussen A en B'.

Fout: Ik zie de samenhang met jouw punt niet. Goed: Ik zie het verband met jouw punt niet.

In this specific case, 'verband' (link/connection) is often more natural for individual points in a conversation.

De tekst is onsamenhangend.

This adjective form is very common and should be learned alongside the noun. It's the perfect way to describe a messy argument or a rambling speech. Finally, don't confuse it with 'samenwerking' (cooperation). Cooperation is an action; cohesion is a state of being.

To truly master samenhang, you must know how it compares to its synonyms. The most common alternative is verband.

Samenhang vs. Verband: 'Verband' is usually used for a specific link or correlation (e.g., 'het verband tussen roken en kanker'). 'Samenhang' is for the overall structural unity of a larger system.

Another synonym is coherentie. This is a direct loanword from Latin and is used in highly academic or technical contexts. If you are writing a university paper, 'coherentie' and 'samenhang' are often interchangeable.

De coherentie van het argument was indrukwekkend.

Then there is connectie. This is more informal and often refers to people knowing each other or a physical plug.

Contextual Alternatives: In social contexts, use 'eenheid' (unity) or 'solidariteit' (solidarity). In logical contexts, use 'logica' or 'consistentie'.

Er zit geen logica in zijn besluit.

This is a more direct way of saying the decision lacked 'samenhang'. If you are talking about a group of people working well together, you might use synergie.

Antonyms: Wanorde (disorder), chaos (chaos), fragmentatie (fragmentation), onsamenhangendheid (incoherence).

Door de fragmentatie van de markt is er weinig samenhang.

This sentence shows how the opposite of cohesion is often a breaking apart into pieces. Understanding these nuances helps you choose the exact word for the level of formality and the specific type of connection you are describing.

How Formal Is It?

Wusstest du?

The word perfectly mirrors the English 'cohesion' (from Latin 'cohaerere'), which also means 'to stick together'. Dutch just uses 'hanging' instead of 'sticking'.

Aussprachehilfe

UK /ˈsaːmə(n)ˌɦɑŋ/

US /ˈsɑmənˌhɑŋ/

Primary stress is on the first syllable: SA-men-hang.

Reimt sich auf

Behang (wallpaper) Gezang (singing) Opvang (reception/shelter) Toegang (access) Ontvang (receive) Aanhang (following/supporters) Omvang (extent/size) Drang (urge)

Häufige Fehler

Pronouncing the 'n' too harshly.
Making the 'aa' sound like 'a' in 'apple'.
Missing the 'h' sound in the middle.
Pronouncing 'hang' like English 'hang' (it should have a shorter 'a' sound in Dutch).
Forgetting the nasal 'ng' at the end.

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Lesen 3/5

Easy to recognize once you know 'samen' and 'hangen'.

Schreiben 6/5

Requires understanding of prepositions like 'tussen' and 'in'.

Sprechen 5/5

The pronunciation of 'aa' and 'ng' needs practice for English speakers.

Hören 4/5

Common in news and formal speech, easy to pick out.

Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest

Voraussetzungen

Samen Hangen Tussen Logica Verband

Als Nächstes lernen

Coherentie Consistentie Onderling Relevantie Structuur

Fortgeschritten

Interdependentie Correlatie Synthese Paradigma

Wichtige Grammatik

Compound Nouns

Socialesamenhang (incorrect) vs Sociale samenhang (correct - adjective + noun).

Prepositional Objects

Zoeken naar samenhang (Searching for cohesion).

Word Formation with -end

Samenhang (noun) -> Samenhangend (adjective/present participle).

Negation with on-

Samenhangend -> Onsamenhangend (incoherent).

Genitive 'der'

De samenhang der dingen (formal/archaic style).

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Beispiele nach Niveau

Deze twee foto's hebben geen samenhang.

These two photos have no connection.

Simple noun usage with 'hebben'.

Is er samenhang tussen de woorden?

Is there a connection between the words?

Question form using 'is er'.

Ik zoek de samenhang.

I am looking for the connection.

Subject-Verb-Object structure.

De samenhang is goed.

The cohesion is good.

Using an adjective to describe the noun.

Samenhang betekent dat dingen bij elkaar horen.

Cohesion means that things belong together.

Defining the word simply.

Er is weinig samenhang in dit plan.

There is little cohesion in this plan.

Using 'weinig' (little) as a quantifier.

Zonder samenhang is het een chaos.

Without cohesion, it is a chaos.

Using 'zonder' (without) to show necessity.

Kijk naar de samenhang van de kleuren.

Look at the harmony of the colors.

Imperative form.

Je moet de samenhang tussen de zinnen verbeteren.

You must improve the connection between the sentences.

Modal verb 'moet' with infinitive 'verbeteren'.

Er is een duidelijke samenhang tussen sport en gezondheid.

There is a clear connection between sport and health.

Using 'duidelijke' (clear) as an adjective.

De tekst mist elke vorm van samenhang.

The text lacks any form of cohesion.

Verb 'misten' (to lack).

We onderzoeken de samenhang van deze gebeurtenissen.

We are investigating the connection of these events.

Present tense plural.

In dit boek is er veel samenhang.

In this book, there is much cohesion.

Inversion after a prepositional phrase.

De samenhang tussen de hoofdstukken is zwak.

The connection between the chapters is weak.

'Tussen' (between) used for plural objects.

Ik begrijp de samenhang niet helemaal.

I don't quite understand the connection.

Negative sentence with 'niet helemaal'.

De samenhang van het team is belangrijk.

The cohesion of the team is important.

Genitive-like structure with 'van'.

De politie zoekt naar de samenhang tussen de verschillende inbraken.

The police are looking for the connection between the various burglaries.

Using 'naar' after the verb 'zoeken'.

Zijn betoog was helaas nogal onsamenhangend.

His argument was unfortunately rather incoherent.

Adjective 'onsamenhangend' derived from the noun.

Er is een sterke samenhang tussen armoede en criminaliteit.

There is a strong correlation between poverty and crime.

Abstract noun usage in social science.

In samenhang met de nieuwe regels, verandert ook de prijs.

In connection with the new rules, the price is also changing.

Fixed phrase 'In samenhang met'.

De architect lette op de visuele samenhang van de wijk.

The architect paid attention to the visual cohesion of the neighborhood.

Past tense 'lette op'.

Je moet de feiten in hun onderlinge samenhang bekijken.

You must view the facts in their mutual connection.

Using 'onderlinge' (mutual) for added nuance.

Zonder logische samenhang overtuig je niemand.

Without logical cohesion, you won't convince anyone.

Conditional meaning without 'als'.

De samenhang in de groep is door het conflict verdwenen.

The cohesion in the group has disappeared due to the conflict.

Perfect tense with 'is verdwenen'.

De overheid streeft naar meer sociale samenhang in de grote steden.

The government strives for more social cohesion in the big cities.

Formal verb 'streven naar'.

Het ontbreken van samenhang in het beleid leidt tot verwarring.

The lack of cohesion in the policy leads to confusion.

Gerund-like 'Het ontbreken van'.

Deze twee fenomenen moeten in hun contextuele samenhang worden geanalyseerd.

These two phenomena must be analyzed in their contextual connection.

Passive voice with 'moeten worden geanalyseerd'.

De rechter oordeelde dat er onvoldoende samenhang was tussen de bewijzen.

The judge ruled that there was insufficient connection between the evidence.

Subordinate clause starting with 'dat'.

Een goede inleiding versterkt de samenhang van je hele scriptie.

A good introduction strengthens the cohesion of your entire thesis.

Present tense with 'versterkt'.

Er is een intrinsieke samenhang tussen vrijheid en verantwoordelijkheid.

There is an intrinsic connection between freedom and responsibility.

Advanced adjective 'intrinsieke'.

De verschillende projecten vertonen weinig onderlinge samenhang.

The various projects show little mutual cohesion.

Verb 'vertonen' (to show/exhibit).

Men vraagt zich af wat de samenhang is tussen deze politieke keuzes.

People wonder what the connection is between these political choices.

Reflexive verb 'zich afvragen'.

De structurele samenhang van de economie wordt bedreigd door de inflatie.

The structural cohesion of the economy is threatened by inflation.

Complex passive structure.

Zijn filosofie kenmerkt zich door een grote interne samenhang.

His philosophy is characterized by a great internal coherence.

Reflexive 'kenmerkt zich door'.

De onderzoeker benadrukte de causale samenhang tussen de variabelen.

The researcher emphasized the causal connection between the variables.

Technical term 'causale' (causal).

Bij gebrek aan samenhang valt het hele betoog in duigen.

For lack of cohesion, the entire argument falls apart.

Idiomatic 'in duigen vallen'.

De wetgever dient de samenhang van het rechtssysteem te bewaken.

The legislator must guard the cohesion of the legal system.

Formal 'dienen te' (must/should).

Er is een nauwe samenhang tussen ecologische stabiliteit en biodiversiteit.

There is a close connection between ecological stability and biodiversity.

Scientific context.

Het essay biedt een diepgaande analyse van de samenhang tussen macht en taal.

The essay offers an in-depth analysis of the connection between power and language.

Compound 'diepgaande' (in-depth).

De artistieke samenhang van het album is wat het zo uniek maakt.

The artistic cohesion of the album is what makes it so unique.

Subordinate clause as subject.

De ontleding van de tekst onthulde een ragfijne samenhang van motieven.

The analysis of the text revealed a delicate cohesion of motifs.

Poetic adjective 'ragfijne' (gossamer-thin).

De kosmologische samenhang van het universum blijft een mysterie.

The cosmological cohesion of the universe remains a mystery.

High-level abstract noun.

Het beleid getuigt van een schrijnend gebrek aan strategische samenhang.

The policy testifies to a distressing lack of strategic cohesion.

Strong idiom 'getuigen van' (testify to).

In zijn oeuvre is een constante samenhang te ontdekken tussen vorm en inhoud.

In his work, a constant cohesion can be discovered between form and content.

Passive-like 'te ontdekken' structure.

De maatschappelijke samenhang staat onder druk door toenemende polarisatie.

Social cohesion is under pressure due to increasing polarization.

Fixed expression 'onder druk staan'.

Men poogt de organische samenhang van de stad te herstellen.

One attempts to restore the organic cohesion of the city.

Formal 'pogen' (to attempt).

De samenhang der dingen is vaak complexer dan men op het eerste gezicht denkt.

The connection of things is often more complex than one thinks at first sight.

Archaic genitive 'der dingen'.

Een holistische benadering vereist oog voor de samenhang van het geheel.

A holistic approach requires an eye for the cohesion of the whole.

Abstract philosophical context.

Häufige Kollokationen

Sociale samenhang

Logische samenhang

Onderlinge samenhang

In samenhang met

Gebrek aan samenhang

Directe samenhang

Structurele samenhang

Visuele samenhang

Interne samenhang

Samenhang vertonen

Häufige Phrasen

In nauwe samenhang

— Very closely connected or related. Used to emphasize a strong bond.

De twee afdelingen werken in nauwe samenhang.

De samenhang der dingen

— The way all things in the world or a system are connected. Often philosophical.

Hij mediteert over de samenhang der dingen.

Samenhang aanbrengen

— To create or introduce cohesion into something that was previously disorganized.

De redacteur moet meer samenhang aanbrengen in het artikel.

Geen enkele samenhang

— Absolutely no connection or logic. Used for strong negative critiques.

Er zat geen enkele samenhang in zijn getuigenis.

Samenhang zoeken

— To look for a pattern or logic in data or events.

Wetenschappers zoeken samenhang in de natuur.

De samenhang bewaren

— To maintain the unity or consistency of a group or project.

Het is lastig om de samenhang te bewaren bij zo'n groot team.

Samenhang missen

— To be incoherent or disconnected.

Het schilderij lijkt de samenhang te missen.

Samenhang versterken

— To make the bonds or logic within something stronger.

Deze activiteit zal de samenhang in de klas versterken.

Duidelijke samenhang

— An obvious or easy-to-see connection.

Er is een duidelijke samenhang tussen prijs en vraag.

Samenhang begrijpen

— To grasp how different parts relate to each other.

Je moet de samenhang begrijpen om het probleem op te lossen.

Wird oft verwechselt mit

samenhang vs Verbinding

Verbinding is physical (cables, bridges) or technical (Wi-Fi). Samenhang is abstract/logical.

samenhang vs Relatie

Relatie is broader and often refers to people. Samenhang refers to structural unity.

samenhang vs Samenwerking

Samenwerking is the act of working together. Samenhang is the state of being connected.

Redewendungen & Ausdrücke

"Alles hangt met alles samen"

— Everything is connected to everything else. A holistic worldview.

In de natuur hangt alles met alles samen.

Philosophical

"Het hangt als los zand aan elkaar"

— It has no cohesion at all (like loose sand). Very common idiom for bad structure.

Zijn verhaal hangt als los zand aan elkaar.

Informal/Neutral

"De rode draad"

— The common thread or theme that provides cohesion.

De rode draad zorgt voor samenhang in het boek.

Neutral

"Geen touw aan vast te knopen"

— To make no sense at all (incoherent).

Er is geen touw aan vast te knopen, er is geen samenhang.

Informal

"In het grote geheel"

— In the big picture (where the cohesion is visible).

In het grote geheel zie je de samenhang wel.

Neutral

"Eén pot nat"

— All the same (sometimes used when things are connected in a negative way).

Al die maatregelen zijn één pot nat, er is geen echte samenhang.

Informal

"Vlees noch vis"

— Neither one thing nor another (lacking clear identity or cohesion).

Dit plan is vlees noch vis, de samenhang ontbreekt.

Informal

"De puntjes op de i zetten"

— To finalize the details (often to ensure perfect cohesion).

We zetten de puntjes op de i voor meer samenhang.

Neutral

"Hand in hand gaan"

— To go together closely (showing strong connection).

Vrijheid en wetgeving gaan hand in hand in deze samenhang.

Neutral

"Een hechte club"

— A tight-knit group (high social cohesion).

Zij zijn een hechte club met veel samenhang.

Informal

Leicht verwechselbar

samenhang vs Verband

Both mean 'connection'.

Verband is usually a specific link (A leads to B). Samenhang is the overall cohesion of a whole system.

Ik zie het verband tussen deze twee punten, maar het hele verhaal mist samenhang.

samenhang vs Aansluiting

Both imply joining together.

Aansluiting is about joining an existing thing (like a train connection or joining a group). Samenhang is about internal logic.

Ik heb de aansluiting gemist, maar de samenhang van de reis was goed.

samenhang vs Coherentie

They are near-synonyms.

Coherentie is more academic/Latin-based. Samenhang is the native Dutch term used in more varied contexts.

De coherentie van het essay was goed, wat zorgde voor een mooie samenhang.

samenhang vs Eenheid

Both imply things being 'one'.

Eenheid is the result of being united. Samenhang is the connection that creates that unity.

De eenheid van de groep komt door de sterke sociale samenhang.

samenhang vs Consistentie

Both involve things fitting together.

Consistentie is about not contradicting oneself. Samenhang is about everything relating to everything else.

Zijn argumenten zijn consistent, maar er is geen samenhang tussen de verschillende onderwerpen.

Satzmuster

Er is samenhang tussen [A] en [B].

Er is samenhang tussen zon en warmte.

Dit plan mist [Adjective] samenhang.

Dit plan mist logische samenhang.

In samenhang met [Noun], [Verb]...

In samenhang met de regen, viel ook de wind weg.

De [Adjective] samenhang moet worden versterkt.

De sociale samenhang moet worden versterkt.

Het vertoont een [Adjective] samenhang.

Het vertoont een duidelijke onderlinge samenhang.

Bij gebrek aan samenhang [Verb]...

Bij gebrek aan samenhang faalt de theorie.

De [Noun] getuigt van [Adjective] samenhang.

De tekst getuigt van een grote interne samenhang.

De samenhang der [Noun] is [Adjective].

De samenhang der dingen is ondoorgrondelijk.

Wortfamilie

Substantive

Samenhang (cohesion)

Onsamenhangendheid (incoherence)

Aanhang (supporters)

Verhang (slope)

Verben

Samenhangen (to be connected/related)

Hangen (to hang)

Ophangen (to hang up)

Adjektive

Samenhangend (cohesive/coherent)

Onsamenhangend (incoherent)

Verwandt

Samen (together)

Verband (connection)

Coherentie (coherence)

Logica (logic)

Structuur (structure)

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frequency

Common in media, education, and professional life. Rare in very casual street slang.

Häufige Fehler

Using 'samenhang' for physical connections. → Use 'verbinding'.
You cannot say 'de samenhang van de kabels' for electrical wires. That is a physical 'verbinding'.
Spelling it as 'samehang'. → Samenhang.
People often forget the 'n' from 'samen' when speaking quickly, but it must be written.
Using it as a verb to mean 'hanging out'. → Chillen or Afspreken.
'Samenhangen' only means to be logically connected, not to spend time with friends.
Confusing 'samenhang' with 'samenwerking'. → Samenhang is a state; samenwerking is an action.
A team can have 'samenhang' (cohesion) because they have good 'samenwerking' (cooperation).
Using 'met' instead of 'tussen' for two things. → De samenhang tussen A en B.
While 'in samenhang met' is a fixed phrase, for direct comparisons 'tussen' is better.

Tipps

Use with 'Tussen'

Whenever you want to describe a connection between specific items, use 'samenhang tussen'. This is the most natural construction for comparisons.

Learn the Adjective

Learn 'onsamenhangend' (incoherent) at the same time. It is a very useful word for critiquing things that don't make sense.

Academic Writing

In academic Dutch, 'samenhang' is often preferred over 'connectie' because it sounds more analytical and structural.

Social Context

When reading about Dutch society, 'sociale samenhang' is a keyword for understanding community and integration topics.

The Long 'AA'

Make sure to hold the 'aa' sound in 'samen' long enough. If it's too short, it might sound like 'sammen', which isn't a word.

Root Word

Remembering that it comes from 'hangen' (to hang) helps you visualize parts hanging together on a frame.

News Keywords

Journalists often use 'samenhang' to summarize how different events are part of one bigger story.

Clarification

If someone is confusing you, ask: 'Wat is de samenhang hier?' (What is the connection here?). It sounds polite but firm.

Rhyme Time

Rhyme 'samenhang' with 'behang' (wallpaper). Just as wallpaper covers a whole wall, samenhang covers a whole system.

The 'Red Thread'

When talking about 'samenhang' in a story, also mention 'de rode draad' (the red thread) to sound more native.

Einprägen

Eselsbrücke

Think of 'Samen' (Together) and 'Hang'. If things 'Hang Together' in your mind, they have 'Samenhang'.

Visuelle Assoziation

Imagine a group of mountain climbers on a single rope. They are 'hanging together'—that is their 'samenhang'.

Word Web

Logica Structuur Samen Hangen Verband Eenheid Coherentie Context

Herausforderung

Write three sentences about your favorite hobby using 'samenhang' at least once. Try to explain how different parts of the hobby connect.

Wortherkunft

Derived from the Middle Dutch word 'samenhangen'. It is a compound of 'samen' (together) and 'hangen' (to hang).

Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: Literally 'to hang together'. It originally described physical things that were attached to each other.

Germanic (Dutch, related to German 'Zusammenhang').

Kultureller Kontext

No specific sensitivities, but when discussing 'sociale samenhang', be aware it can be a politically charged term regarding immigration and integration.

English speakers might use 'cohesion' or 'coherence', but 'samenhang' is used more broadly in daily Dutch conversation than those terms are in English.

The 'Wet Maatschappelijke Ondersteuning' (WMO) often mentions 'sociale samenhang'. Scientific papers in Dutch universities frequently use 'causale samenhang'. Literary critics use it to describe the works of Harry Mulisch or Willem Frederik Hermans.

Im Alltag üben

Kontexte aus dem Alltag

Writing an Essay

De samenhang van het argument
In samenhang met de inleiding
Logische samenhang aanbrengen
Een gebrek aan samenhang

Politics and Society

Sociale samenhang versterken
Samenhang in het beleid
Onderlinge samenhang tussen groepen
Maatschappelijke samenhang

Science and Research

Causale samenhang
Statistische samenhang
Samenhang tussen variabelen
De samenhang aantonen

Art and Design

Visuele samenhang
Samenhang in kleurgebruik
Artistieke samenhang
Thematische samenhang

Legal Matters

Juridische samenhang
Samenhang tussen misdrijven
In samenhang bezien
Samenhangende bewijsvoering

Gesprächseinstiege

"Zie jij de samenhang tussen deze twee nieuwsberichten?"

"Hoe kunnen we de sociale samenhang in onze buurt verbeteren?"

"Vind je dat deze film genoeg samenhang had in het plot?"

"Is er volgens jou een samenhang tussen geluk en rijkdom?"

"Hoe zorg jij voor samenhang in je dagelijkse planning?"

Tagebuch-Impulse

Beschrijf een moment waarop je een gebrek aan samenhang ervaarde in een project.

Hoe belangrijk is sociale samenhang voor een gelukkige samenleving volgens jou?

Analyseer de samenhang tussen jouw korte-termijn doelen en je lange-termijn dromen.

Schrijf over de visuele samenhang van je favoriete plek in de stad.

Denk na over de samenhang tussen je fysieke gezondheid en je mentale welzijn.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

10 Fragen

Yes, it is very common in formal and semi-formal Dutch. You will hear it daily on the news and in professional environments. It is a B1/B2 level word that educated native speakers use frequently to describe logic and community.

No, for Wi-Fi or physical connections, you should use 'verbinding'. 'Samenhang' is reserved for abstract, logical, or structural connections. For example, 'De samenhang in zijn betoog' (The cohesion in his argument).

'Verband' usually refers to a specific link between two things (e.g., smoking and health). 'Samenhang' refers to how all parts of a whole fit together (e.g., the overall cohesion of a book). Think of 'verband' as a single thread and 'samenhang' as the whole fabric.

It is a 'de-word'. Traditionally, it was masculine, but in modern Dutch, the distinction between masculine and feminine is often blurred. You just need to remember it is 'de samenhang'.

The most common word is 'onsamenhangend'. You can use it for a speech, a text, or even a person's thoughts if they are very confused. For example: 'Hij hield een onsamenhangend verhaal'.

It translates to 'social cohesion'. It refers to the bonds that hold a society together, such as shared values, trust, and community involvement. It is a very common term in Dutch sociology and politics.

Technically, the plural is 'samenhangen', but it is extremely rare. In 99% of cases, 'samenhang' is used as an uncountable noun in the singular form.

The verb is 'samenhangen'. It is a separable verb. For example: 'Dit hangt samen met dat' (This is connected to that). Note that the stress stays on 'samen'.

It is neutral to formal. It is perfectly fine to use in a professional meeting or an essay, but it might sound a bit 'heavy' in a casual chat about what you ate for lunch.

This phrase means 'in connection with' or 'alongside'. For example: 'De boete moet worden gezien in samenhang met de ernst van het feit' (The fine must be seen in connection with the severity of the act).

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