Gegenseitig
Example: Wir unterstützen uns gegenseitig bei schwierigen Aufgaben.
Definition
"Gegenseitig" is an adverb used to describe actions or feelings that are reciprocated or mutual between two or more parties. It means that people do something for each other or share something equally, such as support or cooperation.
Etymology
The word "gegenseitig" comes from the German prefix 'gegen-' meaning 'against' or 'towards' and the root related to 'side' or 'part.' It literally implies 'towards each other' or 'mutually.' Did you know that the concept of mutual exchange embedded in "gegenseitig" highlights cooperation and interdependence?
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"Gegenseitig" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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