die Arbeitsgemeinschaft, -en
working group
Eine Gruppe von Menschen, die zusammen an einem bestimmten Thema oder einer Aufgabe arbeitet, oft in einer Schule, Firma oder einem Verein.
The German word "Arbeitsgemeinschaft" is a compound noun made up of "Arbeit" (work) and "Gemeinschaft" (community or group). It refers to a workgroup, committee, or joint task force formed to tackle a specific task or project. Similar words include "Kooperation" (cooperation), "Team" (team), and "Arbeitsgruppe" (workgroup).
Differences:
- Kooperation (cooperation): Usually broad and refers to working together in any context, not necessarily formal or specific to a project.
- Team: Often implies a more permanent and broader grouping of people working regularly on common tasks, but not always formally structured.
- Arbeitsgruppe (workgroup): Very similar to "Arbeitsgemeinschaft" but might be used more in formal or official contexts, whereas "Arbeitsgemeinschaft" can sometimes imply more cooperative or collective effort.
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Examples
Die Arbeitsgemeinschaft trifft sich jeden Dienstag.noun
The working group meets every Tuesday.
Unsere Arbeitsgemeinschaft plant ein neues Projekt.noun
Our working group is planning a new project.
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