English–German

“join” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈzɛlən/

Example

Sie gesellen sich zu den anderen.

They join the others.

Illustration for gesellen (join)

How to say “join” in German

“Join” in German is gesellen.

A newcomer settles into an established circle beside its members.

Full entry for gesellen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with gesellen

Sie gesellen sich an den Tisch.

She joins at the table.

Tips for using gesellen

  • Sich gesellen normally takes zu with the dative, as in sich zu den anderen gesellen; the expression is more formal than dazukommen or sich anschließen.

Other German words for “join”

Ich trete der Partei bei.

I am joining the party.

Er kommt später hinzu.

He will join later.

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