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gesondert
separately
Individually, separately, or apart from something else.
example
Die Rechnungen für Speisen und Getränke werden gesondert ausgestellt.
The invoices for food and drinks are issued separately.
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Usage tips
Word family
'Gesondert' (separately) is the past participle of the verb 'sondern', which means 'to separate' or 'to set apart'. This origin helps you remember the meaning 'getrennt' (separate).
EXAMPLE
Bitte behandeln Sie diesen Punkt gesondert von den anderen.
Please treat this point separately from the others.
Use in a sentence
'Gesondert' (separately) can be used as an adverb (unchanging) or as an adjective before a noun (declined). As an adverb, it can appear in different positions in the sentence to emphasize what is separate.
EXAMPLE
Wir werden das Thema gesondert besprechen.
We will discuss the topic separately.
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This word belongs more to formal language and is often used in business or administrative contexts, for example on invoices, in contracts, or in official instructions.
EXAMPLE
Die Versandkosten werden gesondert in Rechnung gestellt.
The shipping costs are billed separately.
Compare with
gesondert vs zusammen
together
'zusammen' and 'gesondert' form an opposite pair. Use 'zusammen' when people or things are treated together or counted as a total. 'gesondert' means that something is treated separately or apart from something else. You often see this with bills, information, or tasks. If everything stays in one part, 'zusammen' fits. If something is separated out, 'gesondert' fits.
gesondert
Die Kosten für das Essen werden gesondert berechnet.
The costs for the food are calculated separately.
zusammen
Im Zug haben wir die Fahrkarten zusammen gekauft.
On the train, we bought the tickets together.
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