gemeinsam
German edit
Etymology edit
From Middle High German gemeinsam, from Old High German gimeinsam. Equivalent to gemein + -sam. Cognate with Dutch gemeenzaam.
Pronunciation edit
Adjective edit
gemeinsam (strong nominative masculine singular gemeinsamer, not comparable)
Declension edit
Positive forms of gemeinsam (uncomparable)
Derived terms edit
Adverb edit
gemeinsam
Usage notes edit
- Gemeinsam can only be used of groups doing something together, not of things being put together in a place.
- Some speakers use this adverb freely in colloquial speech, but others may perceive it as formal or even slightly affected.