miteinander
with each other
Together; in a mutual relationship or action.
EXAMPLE
Die beiden Abteilungen müssen besser miteinander kommunizieren.
The two departments need to communicate better with each other.
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Meanings
miteinander
together
Expresses a mixing or connection of things.
EXAMPLE
In diesem Gericht sind süße und salzige Aromen harmonisch miteinander verbunden.
In this dish, sweet and salty flavors are harmoniously combined together.
Usage tips
Word structure
The word is a compound of the preposition 'mit' (with) and the reciprocal pronoun 'einander' (each other). So it literally means 'with each other' or 'with one another.'
EXAMPLE
Wir sollten offen miteinander über das Problem reden.
We should talk openly with each other about the problem.
Sentence position
As an adverb, 'miteinander' (with each other) usually comes after the conjugated verb and any objects. It describes how an action is carried out.
EXAMPLE
Die Teammitglieder arbeiten sehr produktiv miteinander.
The team members work very productively with each other.
Typical verbs
'Miteinander' (with each other) is often used with verbs that express a mutual action or relationship. Typical examples are: 'miteinander reden' (to talk with each other), 'miteinander arbeiten' (to work with each other), 'miteinander auskommen' (to get along with each other), or 'miteinander Zeit verbringen' (to spend time with each other).
EXAMPLE
Es ist wichtig, dass Nachbarn gut miteinander auskommen.
It is important that neighbors get along well with each other.
Describing connection
In this meaning, 'miteinander' (together) is often used with verbs such as 'verbinden' (to connect), 'vermischen' (to mix), or 'kombinieren' (to combine). It emphasizes that different elements are joined into a whole.
EXAMPLE
In dem Rezept werden Mehl und Zucker zuerst miteinander vermischt.
In the recipe, flour and sugar are first mixed together.
Compare with
zusammengemeinsamvoneinanderuntereinanderzueinanderaneinanderZusammenlebenineinanderbeieinanderallerseits
miteinander vs zusammen
together
For a shared action, both zusammen and miteinander can be idiomatic. Zusammen mainly emphasizes coming together or simultaneity, while miteinander focuses more strongly on the relationship or interaction between the people involved. Choose miteinander when the people are reacting to each other or doing something for each other.
miteinander
Die Kinder sprechen miteinander über ihren Turm.
The children are talking to each other about their tower.
zusammen
Die Kinder bauen zusammen einen Turm.
The children are building a tower together.
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