Kohyponymie Glossary of terms

Co-hyponymy is the relationship between words at the same hierarchical level that share a common hypernym.

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Translations: co-hyponymy
Related concepts: Hyperonymie, Hyponymie, Meronymie, Holonymie, Synonymie, Antonymie

Detailed Explanation

Co-hyponymy refers to the semantic relationship between words that belong to the same category and share a common hypernym. Co-hyponyms are at the same level in the lexical hierarchy and cannot be substituted for each other in a given context.

This concept is crucial for understanding the organization of the lexicon and the relationships between words. It helps German learners to structure their vocabulary and establish semantic connections between related terms.

Usage examples of "Kohyponymie"

📝 Some usage examples:

Hund und Katze sind Kohyponyme von Haustier.Dog and cat are co-hyponyms of pet, as both belong to the same category and share the same hypernym.
Apfel, Birne und Kirsche sind Kohyponyme.Apple, pear, and cherry are co-hyponyms, as they are all types of fruit and share the hypernym 'Obst' (fruit).
Rot, Blau und Gelb stehen in einer Kohyponymie-Beziehung.Red, blue, and yellow are in a co-hyponymy relationship, as they are all primary colors and co-hyponyms of 'Farbe' (color).

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