gemeinsam
Translation
common, mutual, together
Examples
Wir haben viel gemeinsam.
We have a lot in common.
Sie kochen gemeinsam das Abendessen.
They are cooking dinner together.
Das ist unser gemeinsames Projekt.
That is our joint project.
Grammar Patterns
((with sb.)) together with (sb.) We work together with our partners.
(adverbial) together They bought the house together.
to have (sth.) in common We have this hobby in common.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zusammen, kollektiv; Antonyms: einsam, getrennt
Etymology
From Middle High German 'gemeinsam', related to 'gemein' (common/mean) + suffix '-sam'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'mean' in the sense of 'common' ground shared by people.