die Gemeinsamkeit
Translation
commonality, similarity, togetherness, common ground
Examples
Wir haben viele Gemeinsamkeiten entdeckt.
We discovered many commonalities.
Die Gemeinsamkeit in der Gruppe war stark.
The sense of togetherness in the group was strong.
Grammar Patterns
to have Gemeinsamkeiten ((Noun)) to have things in common We have many things in common.
a Gemeinsamkeit between sth. ((Noun)) a commonality between sth. There is a commonality between the two ideas.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ähnlichkeit (similarity), Übereinstimmung (agreement); Antonyms: Unterschied (difference)
Etymology
From 'gemeinsam' (common, together) + the noun-forming suffix '-keit' (-ness).
Memory Tips
Think of 'gemeinsam' (together). 'Gemeinsamkeit' is the state of being together or having things in common. The '-keit' suffix is like '-ness' in English.