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get-together
An informal, usually cozy gathering of people for a social purpose; the state of being together.
Nach der Arbeit genossen wir das entspannte Beisammensein im Biergarten.
After work, we enjoyed the relaxed get-together in the beer garden.
The word is a nominalization of the expression 'bei zusammen sein' (to be together with others). So it literally describes the state or act of being with other people and spending time together.
Das Beisammensein mit der Familie ist mir sehr wichtig.
Being together with family is very important to me.
'Beisammensein' (get-together) is almost always used in a positive context. It emphasizes the cozy, sociable, and often personal atmosphere of a gathering.
Wir freuen uns auf ein gemütliches Beisammensein nach dem Konzert.
We're looking forward to a cozy get-together after the concert.
Common adjectives used with this word are 'gemütlich' (cozy), 'zwanglos' (informal), or 'familiär' (family-like/familiar). Typical verbs are 'genießen' (to enjoy) or 'planen' (to plan).
Für Samstagabend planen wir ein zwangloses Beisammensein mit Freunden.
For Saturday evening, we're planning an informal get-together with friends.
society / company
'die Gesellschaft' and 'das Beisammensein' both have to do with other people and time spent together. 'Gesellschaft' refers more to the people you are with, or generally to being together with them. 'Beisammensein' places more emphasis on the situation itself: people are sitting or being together, often in a calm, cozy way and without a formal purpose. In everyday language, you might say 'in guter Gesellschaft' (in good company) when the other people are pleasant. 'Beisammensein' sounds more natural when you are describing the shared gathering as a moment or small event.
Das Beisammensein mit der Familie hat allen nach der langen Woche gutgetan.
Spending time together with the family did everyone good after the long week.
Nach dem Umzug fehlt mir die Gesellschaft meiner alten Freunde.
After the move, I miss the company of my old friends.