die Arbeitsgemeinschaft
Translation
working groups, study groups, consortia, extracurricular clubs
Examples
Schüler können an verschiedenen Arbeitsgemeinschaften teilnehmen.
Pupils can take part in various extracurricular clubs.
Die Firmen bildeten eine Arbeitsgemeinschaft für das Projekt.
The companies formed a joint venture for the project.
Grammar Patterns
to take part in ((sth.)) teilnehmen an ((et3)) Pupils take part in various clubs.
Similar Words
Projektgruppe (project group), Team, Klub (club), Verein (association)
Etymology
From 'Arbeit' (work) + 'Gemeinschaft' (community). Literally a 'work community'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'community for work' - a group of people working together, like a school club or a corporate task force.