die Gemeinsamkeit, -en
similarity
Etwas, das mehrere Menschen oder Dinge zusammen haben oder teilen.
The German word "Gemeinsamkeit" is a noun that means "commonality" or "common ground." It is composed of "gemeinsam," meaning "together" or "joint," and the suffix "-keit," which turns adjectives into nouns that denote a state or condition.
"Gemeinsamkeit" refers to shared characteristics, interests, or experiences among individuals or groups.
Similar words in German include "Übereinstimmung" (agreement), "Gemeinschaft" (community), and "Verwandtschaft" (kinship).
The difference between "Gemeinsamkeit" and these similar words lies in their connotations: while "Gemeinsamkeit" specifically highlights common features or traits, "Übereinstimmung" emphasizes agreement or accord, "Gemeinschaft" refers to a group of people connected by shared values or activities, and "Verwandtschaft" pertains to familial or relational ties.
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Examples
Wir haben viele Gemeinsamkeiten.noun
We have many similarities.
Zwischen den beiden gibt es nur eine Gemeinsamkeit.noun
Between the two, there is only one similarity.
Die wichtigste Gemeinsamkeit ihrer Ideen war der Wunsch nach Frieden.noun
The most important similarity of their ideas was the desire for peace.
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