German word

Beisammensein

Pronunciation

IPA/baɪ̯ˈzamənˌzaɪ̯n/

Meaning

  • neuter nounget-together

Example

Das Beisammensein gestern war sehr schön.

Yesterday's get-together was very nice.

Illustration for Beisammensein (get-together)

More examples

Nach einem kurzen Beisammensein verabschiedeten sich alle.

After a brief get-together, everyone said goodbye.

Core concept

Friends or family remain together in a pleasant social setting, creating a shared occasion rather than a solitary experience.

Common phrases

  • ein lockeres Beisammensein abhalten

    hold a casual get-together

  • bei einem Beisammensein ins Gespräch kommen

    start talking at a get-together

  • ein Beisammensein organisieren

    organize a get-together

Similar words

Treffen: A planned meeting for brief conversation or a specific matter.
Zusammenkunft: A somewhat formal gathering held for a particular purpose.
Feier: An event centered on a celebration or commemoration.
Party: A lively social event with music, food, and drinks.

Definition in German

Beisammensein bezeichnet das gemeinsame Zusammensein mehrerer Menschen in einer privaten oder geselligen Runde.

Word origin

The word is formed from beisammen and sein, and its nominalized form refers to the condition or occasion of being together.

Usage tips

  • German often uses Beisammensein for the social time itself, while Treffen more directly denotes a meeting or meetup.

Other meanings

  • being togethernoun

Opposites

Related words

  • beisammentogetheradjective

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