gemeinsam
Translation
common, joint, shared, together
Examples
Wir haben gemeinsame Interessen.
We have common interests.
Lasst uns das gemeinsam machen.
Let's do this together.
Grammar Patterns
as an adjective before a noun to describe a shared noun Wir haben gemeinsame Interessen.
as an adverb to describe doing an action together Wir arbeiten gemeinsam.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zusammen, kollektiv, gemeinschaftlich; Antonyms: getrennt, einzeln, individuell
Etymology
From 'gemein' (common) and the suffix '-sam', which forms adjectives. 'Gemein' is related to the English word 'mean' in its older sense of 'common'.
Memory Tips
Think of playing a 'game' with the 'same' rules as others – you do it 'gemeinsam' (together).