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gemeinsam
together
As an adverb, it describes an action that is carried out together with other people.
example
Wir sind gemeinsam in den Urlaub gefahren.
We went on vacation together.
gemeinsam
together / shared
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Usage tips
Word family
The word 'gemeinsam' (together/shared) is closely related to the noun 'die Gemeinschaft' (the community). Both words share the idea that something connects a group of people or is shared by them.
EXAMPLE
Die Dorfgemeinschaft organisierte ein gemeinsames Fest.
The village community organized a shared festival.
Adjective or adverb
'Gemeinsam' (together/shared) can stand as an adverb without an ending or be declined as an adjective before a noun. As an adverb, it describes how something is done. As an adjective, it describes what kind of thing something is.
EXAMPLE
Wir kochen gemeinsam. (Adverb)
We cook together. (Adverb)
Typical verbs
When 'gemeinsam' (together) is used as an adverb, it often appears with verbs that describe a social activity. Typical combinations are: gemeinsam etwas unternehmen (to do something together), gemeinsam entscheiden (to decide together), gemeinsam arbeiten (to work together), or gemeinsam lachen (to laugh together).
EXAMPLE
Lasst uns am Wochenende gemeinsam etwas unternehmen.
Let's do something together this weekend.
Typical nouns
As an adjective, 'gemeinsam' (shared/common) often describes abstract things that are shared. Common combinations are: gemeinsame Interessen (shared interests), ein gemeinsames Ziel (a shared goal), eine gemeinsame Zukunft (a shared future), or gemeinsame Freunde (mutual friends).
EXAMPLE
Trotz unserer Unterschiede haben wir ein gemeinsames Ziel.
Despite our differences, we have a shared goal.
Compare with
gemeinsam vs mit
with
'mit' and 'gemeinsam' can both show that several people are involved. 'mit' usually names the person or group that is there too: 'mit meiner Freundin' (with my friend). 'gemeinsam' puts more emphasis on doing something together, or on something belonging to or concerning several people. It can be used as an adverb or as an adjective, for example 'gemeinsam arbeiten' (to work together) or 'ein gemeinsames Ziel' (a shared goal). The words can be confused because they often occur in similar situations. 'mit' connects an action with a person; 'gemeinsam' describes the action or thing itself as shared or done together.
gemeinsam
Mein Freund und ich haben ein gemeinsames Konto für die Miete.
My boyfriend and I have a shared account for the rent.
mit
Du kannst die Bewerbung mit deiner Freundin noch einmal lesen.
You can read through the application again with your friend.
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