die Arbeitsgemeinschaft
Translation
working group, study group, consortium, extracurricular club
Examples
Die Schüler bilden eine Arbeitsgemeinschaft.
The students form a study group.
Unsere Firma ist Teil einer Arbeitsgemeinschaft.
Our company is part of a consortium.
Er leitet die Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Geschichte.
He leads the history club.
Grammar Patterns
to form/found a working group The students are founding a working group.
to participate in a working group He participates in the working group for environmental protection.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Arbeitsgruppe, Projektgruppe, Team
Etymology
From 'Arbeit' (work) + 's' (linking element) + 'Gemeinschaft' (community). Literally a 'work community'.
Memory Tips
Often abbreviated as 'AG'. The word 'Gemeinschaft' (community) suggests a more formal or structured association than just a group.