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each other
Expresses that two or more people do something to each other or have a reciprocal relationship. Each person involved acts toward the other person or people.
Die beiden Freunde vertrauen einander.
The two friends trust each other.
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | – | – |
| accusative | – | – |
| dative | – | – |
| genitive | – | – |
The case of 'einander' (each other) depends on the verb or preposition. Some verbs require the dative, others the accusative, so you need to learn which case goes with each verb.
Die beiden Nachbarn helfen einander oft.
The two neighbors often help each other.
Die Kinder sehen einander im Spiegel.
The children see each other in the mirror.
Common combinations with 'einander' (each other) include 'einander helfen' (to help each other), 'einander vertrauen' (to trust each other), 'einander begegnen' (to encounter each other), and 'einander verstehen' (to understand each other). The pronoun is especially common with verbs that express social or interpersonal actions.
Die Teammitglieder vertrauen einander auch in schwierigen Situationen.
The team members trust each other even in difficult situations.
'Einander' (each other) normally refers to a previously mentioned plural referent, such as two people or a group. In the sentence, it functions as the object of the reciprocal action.
Die beiden Schwestern telefonieren regelmäßig und erzählen einander alles.
The two sisters talk on the phone regularly and tell each other everything.
Die Mitglieder der Gruppe unterstützen einander bei der Arbeit.
The members of the group support each other at work.
