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zusammenarbeiten
to work together
To work together with one or more people on a task or goal.
example
Die beiden Forscher arbeiten seit Jahren erfolgreich zusammen.
The two researchers have been working together successfully for years.
zusammenarbeiten
to collaborate / work together
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Usage tips
Separable verb
'Zusammenarbeiten' (to work together) is a separable verb. In a main clause, the prefix 'zusammen' goes at the end. In subordinate clauses and in the infinitive with 'zu', the verb stays together.
EXAMPLE
Wir arbeiten schon lange zusammen.
We have been working together for a long time.
Important prepositions
To name the partner, you use the preposition 'mit' (+ dative). To name the project or task, you use 'an' (+ dative).
EXAMPLE
Sie arbeitet mit einem internationalen Team zusammen.
She works together with an international team.
Context clue
Whether people or machines are meant can be recognized from the subject of the sentence. If they are people or organizations, it is about cooperation. If they are devices or programs, it is about compatibility.
EXAMPLE
Diese Software arbeitet perfekt mit unserem System zusammen.
This software works perfectly with our system.
Compare with
zusammenarbeiten vs kooperieren
to cooperate
'zusammenarbeiten' and 'kooperieren' both mean that people or groups work together toward a goal. In many sentences, the two words can be used in a similar way. 'zusammenarbeiten' sounds more everyday and fits well at work, at school, or in a team. 'kooperieren' sounds somewhat more formal and is often used for companies, authorities, or organizations. If you are simply talking about working together, 'zusammenarbeiten' is usually more natural. If it should sound more official or is about cooperation between groups, 'kooperieren' fits well.
zusammenarbeiten
Morgen arbeite ich mit einem Freund an der Präsentation zusammen.
Tomorrow I am working together with a friend on the presentation.
kooperieren
Die Schule kooperiert mit einem Sportverein aus der Stadt.
The school cooperates with a sports club from the city.
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