togetherness
die Zweisamkeit, die Zweisamkeiten
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togetherness
The state of two people being together without anyone else, especially in a close or loving relationship.
Nach einer anstrengenden Woche genossen die beiden ihre Zweisamkeit bei einem ruhigen Abendessen.
After a tiring week, the two of them enjoyed being alone together over a quiet dinner.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Zweisamkeiten |
| genitive | der Zweisamkeit |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Zweisamkeit | die Zweisamkeiten |
| accusative | die Zweisamkeit | die Zweisamkeiten |
| dative | der Zweisamkeit | den Zweisamkeiten |
| genitive | der Zweisamkeit | der Zweisamkeiten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Zweisamkeit' (togetherness) is formed from the adjective 'zweisam' (being together as two) and the ending '-keit' (the equivalent of '-ness'). 'Zweisam' consists of 'zwei' (two) and '-sam'; the ending '-keit' turns it into a noun.
Die Zweisamkeit des jungen Paares wurde durch keinen Anruf gestört.
The young couple's togetherness was not disturbed by a single phone call.
'Zweisamkeit' (togetherness) is often used with verbs such as 'genießen' (to enjoy), 'suchen' (to seek), or 'stören' (to disturb). Expressions such as 'in trauter Zweisamkeit' (in intimate togetherness) and 'Momente der Zweisamkeit' (moments of togetherness) are also common.
Nach der Wanderung genossen sie die Zweisamkeit auf ihrer Berghütte.
After the hike, they enjoyed being together at their mountain cabin.
'Zweisamkeit' (togetherness) often sounds romantic and slightly poetic. The word is especially common in personal texts and in descriptions of vacations, relationships, or special moments shared by two people.
Das Hotel wirbt mit ungestörter Zweisamkeit am See.
The hotel advertises undisturbed togetherness by the lake.
