Breakdown of Das hängt mit dem Wetter zusammen.
das Wetter
the weather
zusammenhängen mit
to be connected with
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Questions & Answers about Das hängt mit dem Wetter zusammen.
Why is zusammen at the very end of the sentence?
The base verb is zusammenhängen (to be connected). Because it is a separable verb, the prefix zusammen splits off from the conjugated stem (hängt) and takes the final position in a standard main clause.
What is the exact difference between zusammenhängen mit and abhängen von?
While they look similar, zusammenhängen mit means two things are related or correlated (to be connected with). abhängen von means one thing relies on another (to depend on). If you wanted to say 'That depends on the weather', you would say Das hängt vom Wetter ab.
Could I say Das ist mit dem Wetter verbunden instead?
Yes, verbunden sein mit is a close synonym and perfectly correct here. However, zusammenhängen is very naturally used for abstract correlations or underlying causes, while verbunden is often used for physical links or emotional connections.
Do I always have to use mit with this verb?
Yes, when expressing what something is related to, zusammenhängen is a fixed-preposition verb that strictly pairs with mit. Since mit always triggers the dative case, the neuter noun das Wetter becomes dem Wetter.