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Describing the state in which several people, groups, or things are joined together into one unit or act together.
Mit vereinten Kräften gelang es ihnen, das schwere Sofa die Treppe hochzutragen.
With united efforts, they managed to carry the heavy sofa up the stairs.
'Vereint' (united) is the past participle of the verb 'vereinen' (to unite). It describes the result of this action: something or someone has been brought together and is now a unit.
Die beiden Firmen sind nun zu einem großen Konzern vereint.
The two companies are now united into one large corporation.
The word belongs to the family of 'vereinen' (to make something into a unit) and 'die Einheit' (unity; the state of being together). These words share the idea of coming together.
Das Ziel ist es, die verschiedenen Gruppen zu vereinen.
The goal is to unite the different groups.
A very common and useful expression is 'mit vereinten Kräften' (with united efforts). It means that something is achieved together, through everyone's cooperation.
Mit vereinten Kräften haben die Nachbarn das Feuer gelöscht.
With united efforts, the neighbors put out the fire.
together / shared
'gemeinsam' and 'vereint' can both express that several people or groups act together. 'gemeinsam' is very normal in everyday language and simply describes that people do something together or share something. 'vereint' sounds stronger: it emphasizes that several people or things have become one unit or stand together as a united group. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with 'zusammen' (together). In practical terms: for normal shared actions, you usually use 'gemeinsam'. If you want to emphasize unity, solidarity, or a shared goal, 'vereint' fits better.
Nach dem Streit steht das Team wieder vereint hinter seiner Entscheidung.
After the argument, the team is once again united behind its decision.
Die Gruppe plant die Reise gemeinsam, damit jeder seine Wünsche sagen kann.
The group plans the trip together so that everyone can share their wishes.