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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Meanings
gemeinsam
shared / common
As an adjective, it describes something that belongs to, concerns, or is shared by several people or things.
EXAMPLE
Wir haben ein gemeinsames Interesse an klassischer Musik.
We have a shared interest in classical music.
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 zusammen
together
For an action carried out with others, both zusammen and gemeinsam are often possible. Gemeinsam emphasizes the shared participation or intention more strongly, while zusammen can simply express that several people are doing something at the same time. Use gemeinsam for the shared nature of the action and zusammen for a neutral connection.
gemeinsam
Wir planen gemeinsam den Einkauf für das Wochenende.
We are planning the shopping for the weekend together.
zusammen
Wir gehen heute zusammen zum Markt.
We are going to the market together today.
In real life
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