miteinander
with each other · together · each other
Wenn zwei oder mehr Personen etwas zusammen tun oder sich gemeinsam beschäftigen.
Definition & meaning
The word "miteinander" is an adverb that describes an action or state involving two or more people or things acting in cooperation or connection. It is most commonly translated into English as "with each other," "together," or "one another."
It implies a reciprocal relationship or a shared experience. For instance, when people are talking to each other, they are "miteinander" in conversation. It can also refer to things that are mixed or combined in a specific space or context.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammatically, "miteinander" is an indeclinable adverb. It does not change its form based on the gender, number, or case of the nouns it refers to.
The word is a compound formed from two distinct parts:
- mit: A preposition meaning "with."
- einander: A reciprocal pronoun meaning "each other" or "one another."
While it is similar to the word zusammen, "miteinander" places a stronger emphasis on the interaction and the relationship between the participants rather than just the state of being in the same place.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- gemeinsam (together/jointly)
- zusammen (together)
- wechselseitig (mutual/reciprocal)
- kollektiv (collectively)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Man soll miteinander reden, um Missverständnisse zu klären.adverb
You should talk with each other to clear up misunderstandings.
Kinder spielen oft miteinander im Park.adverb
Children often play together in the park.
Die Kinder arbeiten miteinander an dem Projekt.adverb
The children are working with each other on the project.
Sie sprechen oft miteinander.adverb
They often speak with each other.
Wir müssen lernen, respektvoll miteinander umzugehen.adverb
We must learn to treat each other with respect.
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