füreinander
for each other
Describes a mutual relationship or action: one person for the other, or members of a group for one another.
EXAMPLE
Wir sind füreinander da, wenn es schwierig wird.
We are there for each other when things get difficult.
füreinander
for each other
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Meanings
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Word structure
'Füreinander' (for each other) consists of 'für' (for) and 'einander' (each other). 'Einander' (each other) indicates that the relationship is mutual; both parts are written as one word.
EXAMPLE
Die beiden übernehmen füreinander die Arbeit, wenn einer krank ist.
The two cover each other's work when one of them is sick.
Fixed expression
The expression 'füreinander da sein' (to be there for each other) is used especially to describe support in a friendship, romantic relationship, or family. You can use 'auch' (also), 'immer' (always), or 'in schweren Zeiten' (in difficult times) to emphasize how dependable this support is.
EXAMPLE
Auch nach ihrem Umzug wollen die Geschwister weiterhin füreinander da sein.
Even after moving away, the siblings want to continue being there for each other.
Describing romantic relationships
When talking about couples, 'füreinander' (for each other) often appears in the expressions 'wie füreinander geschaffen sein' (to seem made for each other) and 'füreinander bestimmt sein' (to be meant for each other). These express a particularly strong, often romantic bond.
EXAMPLE
Meine Großeltern sind seit fünfzig Jahren glücklich verheiratet und wirken wie füreinander geschaffen.
My grandparents have been happily married for fifty years and seem made for each other.
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