communal / joint
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communal / joint
Done, used, or owned together by several people or jointly for a group.
Die Bewohner des Hauses haben gemeinschaftlich beschlossen, den Hof neu zu gestalten.
The residents of the building jointly decided to redesign the courtyard.
The word is derived from the noun 'die Gemeinschaft' (the community). The ending '-lich' turns it into an adjective meaning 'in the manner of a community' or 'belonging to the community.'
Das gemeinschaftliche Abendessen war ein voller Erfolg.
The communal dinner was a complete success.
'Gemeinschaftlich' can stand as an adjective before a noun or as an adverb describing a verb. As an adverb, it means that an action is carried out together by a group.
Das ist ein gemeinschaftliches Projekt aller Nachbarn.
This is a joint project by all the neighbors.
Common verbs used with 'gemeinschaftlich' are 'beschließen' (to decide), 'handeln' (to act), and 'nutzen' (to use). Typical nouns are 'Eigentum' (property), 'Projekt' (project), or 'Konto' (account).
Die Mieter nutzen den Waschraum gemeinschaftlich.
The tenants use the laundry room communally.
together / shared
Gemeinsam and gemeinschaftlich can both express that several people do something together. Gemeinsam refers generally to acting together. Gemeinschaftlich places more emphasis on the participants acting as a group or community and often sounds more formal.
Die Mitglieder der Hausgemeinschaft pflegen den Innenhof gemeinschaftlich.
The members of the residential community maintain the courtyard communally.
Die Nachbarn pflegen den Innenhof gemeinsam.
The neighbors maintain the courtyard together.
