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tandem
A bicycle designed for two people who sit one behind the other and pedal together.
Für die lange Radtour haben wir uns ein Tandem geliehen, um uns beim Treten abzuwechseln.
For the long bike tour, we rented a tandem so we could take turns pedaling.
in tandem
A situation in which two people, groups, or institutions work closely together to achieve a shared goal.
Die beiden Forscher arbeiteten im Tandem an dem Projekt und erzielten schnell Ergebnisse.
The two researchers worked in tandem on the project and quickly achieved results.
tandem
A technical arrangement of two identical components or machines directly one behind the other.
Der Lastwagen verfügt über eine Tandem-Achse, um die hohe Last besser zu verteilen.
The truck has a tandem axle to distribute the heavy load better.
The most important figurative meaning is used in the fixed expression 'im Tandem' (in tandem). It means that two people or partners work very closely together.
Die beiden Direktoren leiteten das Unternehmen im Tandem.
The two directors ran the company in tandem.
When referring to the bicycle, the most common verbs are 'Tandem fahren' (to ride a tandem), 'sich ein Tandem leihen' (to borrow/rent a tandem), or 'ein Tandem mieten' (to rent a tandem).
Im Urlaub haben wir uns für einen Tag ein Tandem geliehen.
On vacation, we rented a tandem for a day.
In technical contexts, 'Tandem-' is often used as the first part of compound nouns. It always describes an arrangement of two identical parts one behind the other, e.g. 'Tandem-Achse' (tandem axle) or 'Tandem-Prinzip' (tandem principle).
Die Tandem-Walze verdichtet den Asphalt in zwei Stufen.
The tandem roller compacts the asphalt in two stages.
team
Team and Tandem both refer to people who want to achieve a common goal. However, a Tandem specifically consists of two people or groups working closely together, while a Team can have more members. Use Tandem when exactly two parties are involved and Team for a larger group or in general.
Zwei Entwickler arbeiten als Tandem an derselben App.
Two developers are working as a pair on the same app.
Vier Entwickler bilden ein Team und arbeiten an derselben App.
Four developers form a team and are working on the same app.
