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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
Gesellschaft focuses more on the people who are present or on their circle. Beisammensein emphasizes the shared, usually pleasant time spent together itself. If you enjoy the company of certain people, you use Gesellschaft; if you want to emphasize the time spent together, you use Beisammensein.
Mia genießt beim Abendessen das Beisammensein mit ihren Freunden.
Mia enjoys spending time together with her friends during dinner.
Mia genießt beim Abendessen die Gesellschaft ihrer Freunde.
Mia enjoys her friends' company during dinner.
