die Mitarbeit
collaboration
Active participation and involvement in a shared task, a project, or a company.
EXAMPLE
Wir danken allen für ihre engagierte Mitarbeit am Projekt.
We thank everyone for their dedicated collaboration on the project.
die Mitarbeit
collaboration
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Meanings
unter Mitarbeit von
with contributions from
A phrase that indicates that someone contributed to the creation of something (e.g., a book or a film).
EXAMPLE
Der Bericht entstand unter Mitarbeit mehrerer Experten.
The report was created with contributions from several experts.
Usage tips
Word composition
The word 'Mitarbeit' (collaboration) is made up of the preposition 'mit' (with) and the noun 'die Arbeit' (work). It literally means being involved in work and taking part.
EXAMPLE
Ohne die Mitarbeit aller Kollegen schaffen wir das nicht.
Without the collaboration of all colleagues, we won't manage it.
Usually singular
'Mitarbeit' (collaboration) is an abstract noun and is almost always used in the singular. It describes the act of contributing in general.
EXAMPLE
Der Chef bedankte sich für die gute Mitarbeit im letzten Jahr.
The boss thanked everyone for the good collaboration over the past year.
Preposition 'an'
To say what someone is collaborating on, you use the preposition 'an' followed by the dative. The structure is: die Mitarbeit an [etwas] (collaboration on [something]).
EXAMPLE
Die Mitarbeit an diesem Forschungsprojekt war sehr interessant.
The collaboration on this research project was very interesting.
Fixed expression
The expression 'unter Mitarbeit von' (with contributions from) is a fixed phrase. You often find it in books, films, or reports to name the contributors.
EXAMPLE
Dieses Buch entstand unter Mitarbeit zahlreicher Wissenschaftler.
This book was created with contributions from numerous scientists.
Compare with
Mitarbeit vs Zusammenarbeit
collaboration
Zusammenarbeit emphasizes that several participants work together reciprocally. Mitarbeit refers to a person's or group's share of the work or active participation in a larger undertaking. When expressing thanks, the choice therefore depends on the type of contribution being acknowledged.
Mitarbeit
Die Projektleiterin dankt Nina für ihre zuverlässige Mitarbeit am Projekt.
The project manager thanks Nina for her reliable contribution to the project.
Zusammenarbeit
Die Projektleiterin dankt beiden Teams für die gute Zusammenarbeit.
The project manager thanks both teams for their good collaboration.
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