Abhängigkeit

dependence

Plural: die Abhängigkeiten/ˈaphɛŋɪçkaɪt/

A feminine noun (die Abhängigkeit) meaning 'dependence' on something or someone.

Article	Plural	Pronunciation
die Abhängigkeit	die Abhängigkeiten	/ˈaphɛŋɪçkaɪt/

Example Sentences

Die Abhängigkeit von fossilen Brennstoffen muss sinken.

Dependence on fossil fuels must decrease.

Es besteht eine gegenseitige Abhängigkeit.

There is a mutual dependence.

In Abhängigkeit vom Wetter planen wir anders.

Depending on the weather we plan differently.

Abhängigkeitsverhältnis (das) — relationship of dependency

Wrong preposition: 'Abhängigkeit auf'

✅ Correct: 'Abhängigkeit von + Dativ'

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