umeinander
around each other
Around one another or in a circular movement related to each other.
EXAMPLE
Die beiden Tänzer drehten sich umeinander.
The two dancers spun around each other.
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Meanings
sich umeinander kümmern
to care for each other
To look after each other, help one another, or care for the other person's well-being.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Unfall kümmerten sich die Nachbarn umeinander.
After the accident, the neighbors looked after one another.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Umeinander' is made up of 'um' (around) and 'einander' (each other) and is written as one word. 'Einander' indicates that the action relates mutually to several people or things.
EXAMPLE
Die beiden Boote kreisten umeinander.
The two boats circled around each other.
Typical collocations
In this meaning, 'umeinander' often occurs with verbs of movement or rotation, for example 'sich umeinander drehen' (to spin around each other), 'umeinander kreisen' (to circle around each other), or 'sich umeinander winden' (to wind around each other).
EXAMPLE
Die beiden Schlangen wanden sich umeinander.
The two snakes wound around each other.
Fixed expression
For mutual help and care, 'sich umeinander kümmern' (to look after each other) is a fixed expression. The reflexive 'sich' is part of the verb; 'umeinander' refers to the people being cared for.
EXAMPLE
Die Geschwister kümmern sich auch in schwierigen Zeiten umeinander.
The siblings look after each other even in difficult times.
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