Zusammenarbeiten
Example: Wir müssen eng zusammenarbeiten, um das Projekt zu schaffen.
Definition
"Zusammenarbeiten" means to work jointly with one or more people towards a common goal or project. It involves cooperation, coordination, and sharing responsibilities to achieve results efficiently and effectively, as in the phrase: 'Wir müssen eng zusammenarbeiten, um das Projekt zu schaffen.'
Etymology
The German word "zusammenarbeiten" combines 'zusammen,' meaning 'together,' and 'arbeiten,' meaning 'to work.' It literally means 'to work together.' This compound reflects the practical nature of German word formation, where simple words join to form precise concepts. Did you know? 'Arbeiten' comes from Old High German 'arabeit,' meaning 'labor' or 'effort.'
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"Zusammenarbeiten" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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