Getrennt
Example: Wir schlafen in getrennten Zimmern, weil es ruhiger ist.
Definition
"Getrennt" is an adverb describing the state of being apart or separate from something else. For example, in the phrase 'Wir schlafen in getrennten Zimmern,' it means sleeping in different rooms, emphasizing physical or spatial separation for clarity or convenience.
Etymology
The word "getrennt" comes from the German verb 'trennen,' meaning 'to separate.' The prefix 'ge-' is often used in German to form past participles or adjectives. Thus, "getrennt" literally means 'separated.' Did you know that 'trennen' has roots in the Old High German 'trennan,' which implies division or splitting apart?
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"Getrennt" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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