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symmetrical
A property of objects or shapes in which two halves are mirror images of each other when divided by an axis or a point.
Das Muster auf den Flügeln des Schmetterlings ist fast perfekt symmetrisch.
The pattern on the butterfly's wings is almost perfectly symmetrical.
symmetrical
In a figurative sense, it describes a relationship or arrangement in which both sides are equal, balanced, or reciprocal.
Eine gute Partnerschaft basiert auf einer symmetrischen Beziehung, in der beide gleich viel geben und nehmen.
A good partnership is based on a symmetrical relationship in which both people give and take equally.
The adjective 'symmetrisch' (symmetrical) belongs to the noun 'die Symmetrie' (symmetry). The opposite is formed with the prefix 'a-': 'asymmetrisch' (asymmetrical).
Die beiden Hälften des Bildes sind nicht exakt symmetrisch.
The two halves of the picture are not exactly symmetrical.
In the geometric meaning, the preposition 'zu' is often used to indicate the reference point or axis of symmetry.
Die linke Seite der Figur ist symmetrisch zur rechten Seite.
The left side of the figure is symmetrical to the right side.
You can recognize the geometric meaning from nouns like 'Gebäude' (building), 'Gesicht' (face), or 'Form' (shape). You can recognize the figurative meaning from abstract nouns like 'Beziehung' (relationship), 'Konflikt' (conflict), or 'Kommunikation' (communication).
Ein menschliches Gesicht ist selten perfekt symmetrisch.
A human face is rarely perfectly symmetrical.
In the figurative meaning, 'symmetrisch' (symmetrical) is often used for social interactions. Typical phrases are 'symmetrische Beziehung' (symmetrical relationship), 'symmetrische Kommunikation' (symmetrical communication), or 'symmetrische Verteilung' (symmetrical distribution).
Die beiden Parteien streben eine symmetrische Vereinbarung an.
The two parties are aiming for a symmetrical agreement.
mutual
Gegenseitig and symmetrisch can both describe a relationship in both directions. Gegenseitig emphasizes the actual interaction between the people involved, while symmetrisch more strongly suggests similar or balanced roles. Use gegenseitig for concrete actions done for one another and symmetrisch for an equally distributed relationship or arrangement.
In der Vereinbarung sind die Rechte und Pflichten beider Freunde symmetrisch verteilt.
The agreement distributes the two friends’ rights and responsibilities equally.
Die beiden Freunde helfen sich gegenseitig, wenn einer ein Problem hat.
The two friends help each other whenever one of them has a problem.
