German Conversation · Level 118
45 words
German word
zusammenarbeiten
Pronunciation
IPA/tsuˈzamənˌaɐ̯baɪ̯tən/
Meaning
- verbwork together
Example
Wir arbeiten heute an dem Projekt zusammen.
We are working together on the project today.
More examples
Wir arbeiten oft mit internationalen Partnern zusammen.
We often work together with international partners.
Core concept
Colleagues divide tasks, coordinate their efforts, and reach a result as one working group.
Common phrases
mit Kollegen zusammenarbeiten
work together with colleagues
an einem Projekt zusammenarbeiten
work together on a project
international zusammenarbeiten
work together internationally
virtuell zusammenarbeiten
work together virtually
Similar words
kooperieren: To work with others in pursuit of the same objective.
mitwirken: To support a project or activity through one's own contribution.
sich abstimmen: To agree on plans, timing, or viewpoints with the other people involved.
mitarbeiten: To work as part of a team or workplace in an assigned capacity.
Definition in German
In einem Team gemeinsam an Aufgaben arbeiten, Tätigkeiten koordinieren und zusammen Ergebnisse erzielen.
Word origin
The verb combines German zusammen, meaning 'together', with arbeiten, meaning 'to work'.
Usage tips
- As a separable verb, it appears as arbeiten ... zusammen in a main clause, as in 'Wir arbeiten zusammen.'
Other meanings
- cooperateverb
- collaborateverb
Opposites
- konkurrierencompeteverb
- isolierenisolateverb
Related words
- Zusammenarbeitcooperationnoun
- zusammenarbeitendcooperatingadjective