community
die Gemeinschaft, die Gemeinschaften
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community
A group of people connected by shared interests, a place of residence, values, or goals.
In unserer Hausgemeinschaft kennen und helfen sich alle Nachbarn.
In our residential community, all the neighbors know and help each other.
sense of community
The feeling of belonging together and of social cohesion within a group.
Bei dem Projekt entstand ein starkes Gefühl von Gemeinschaft unter den Teilnehmern.
During the project, a strong sense of community developed among the participants.
association / community
A formal connection, often legally defined, between people or organizations for a specific purpose, e.g. an economic community or community of heirs.
Die Europäische Gemeinschaft war der Vorläufer der heutigen Europäischen Union.
The European Community was the predecessor of today's European Union.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Gemeinschaften |
| genitive | der Gemeinschaft |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Gemeinschaft | die Gemeinschaften |
| accusative | die Gemeinschaft | die Gemeinschaften |
| dative | der Gemeinschaft | den Gemeinschaften |
| genitive | der Gemeinschaft | der Gemeinschaften |
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The word is made up of 'gemein' (in the sense of 'gemeinsam' — shared/common) and the suffix '-schaft' (-ship/-hood). The suffix '-schaft' is often used to form nouns that describe a group, a state, or a relationship.
Die Freundschaft zwischen den beiden Ländern ist sehr stark.
The friendship between the two countries is very strong.
Common verbs used with 'Gemeinschaft' (community) are 'eine Gemeinschaft bilden' (to form a community), 'einer Gemeinschaft angehören' (to belong to a community), or 'die Gemeinschaft stärken' (to strengthen the community).
Die Anwohner haben eine Gemeinschaft gebildet, um den Park zu pflegen.
The residents formed a community to maintain the park.
Er fühlt sich der Dorfgemeinschaft sehr zugehörig.
He feels a strong sense of belonging to the village community.
When 'Gemeinschaft' (community) means the abstract feeling of belonging together, it is often combined with verbs like 'fühlen' (to feel), 'erleben' (to experience), 'spüren' (to sense), or adjectives like 'stark' (strong) and 'eng' (close).
Beim gemeinsamen Singen entstand ein tiefes Gefühl von Gemeinschaft.
A deep sense of community developed while singing together.
Wir haben die starke Gemeinschaft in diesem Team sehr genossen.
We really enjoyed the strong sense of community in this team.
In legal, political, or economic contexts, 'Gemeinschaft' (community/association) often forms compound nouns to specify the type of connection. Examples are 'Wirtschaftsgemeinschaft' (economic community), 'Erbengemeinschaft' (community of heirs), or 'Staatengemeinschaft' (community of states).
Nach dem Tod der Eltern bildeten die Kinder eine Erbengemeinschaft.
After the parents' death, the children formed a community of heirs.
Mehrere Länder schlossen sich zu einer Wirtschaftsgemeinschaft zusammen.
Several countries joined together to form an economic community.
society / company
Gesellschaft refers to the population as a whole within its social, political, and economic system. Gemeinschaft refers to a more closely connected group or to its sense of belonging together. Gesellschaft is therefore suitable for broad social structures, while Gemeinschaft is more appropriate for shared values and social cohesion.
Die Gemeinschaft des Dorfes hält durch gemeinsame Werte eng zusammen.
The village community remains closely united by shared values.
Die Gesellschaft des Landes verändert sich durch neue soziale Regeln.
The country’s society is changing because of new social rules.
