aneinander
Translation
to each other, together, next to each other, against each other
Examples
Die Häuser stehen dicht aneinander.
The houses stand close to each other.
Sie sind oft aneinandergeraten.
They have often clashed.
Wir müssen aneinander denken.
We must think of each other.
Die Blätter kleben aneinander.
The leaves are sticking to each other.
Grammar Patterns
spatial: ((sth.)) is/stands/lies aneinander spatially: ((sth.)) is next to/against each other Die Häuser stehen dicht aneinander.
figurative: aneinander denken/schreiben figuratively: to think of/write to each other Sie schreiben sich oft aneinander.
in compounds: aneinandergeraten in compounds: to clash with each other Sie sind oft aneinandergeraten.
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Etymology
Composed of 'an' (on, at, to) and 'einander' (each other). It literally means 'on each other' or 'to each other'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'an' (at/on) + 'einander' (one another). This helps remember the meaning of physical or figurative closeness.