German word

Gruppe

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgʁʊpə/

Meaning

  • feminine noungroup

Example

In der Schule bilden die Kinder eine Gruppe.

At school, the children form a group.

Illustration for Gruppe (group)

More examples

Wir arbeiten in der Gruppe an einem Projekt.

We are working on a project in the group.

Core concept

A set of distinct members stands together as a single social or material whole.

Common phrases

  • eine Gruppe bilden

    form a group

  • in der Gruppe arbeiten

    work in the group

  • Teil einer Gruppe sein

    be part of a group

Similar words

Menge: A large number of people or things gathered in one place.
Team: A small group of people working together toward a shared goal.
Kreis: A limited circle of people with close personal ties.
Ansammlung: A temporary gathering of people or things.

Definition in German

Gruppe bezeichnet eine soziale oder sachliche Einheit aus mehreren Personen oder Gegenständen.

Word origin

Gruppe is a German loanword related to French groupe and Italian gruppo, whose early sense concerned a cluster.

Usage tips

  • After gehören, Gruppe takes zu with the dative, as in Sie gehört zu einer Gruppe.

Other meanings

  • gatheringnoun

Opposites

  • Einzelpersonindividual personnoun
  • Einzelnerindividualnoun

Related words

  • gruppierengroupverb
  • Gruppierunggroupingnoun
  • Gruppenarbeitgroup worknoun

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