zusammen
/tsuˈzamən/
The English word "together" is translated into German as zusammen.
zusammen is an adverb used to indicate that people or things are at the same time or in the same place. In the context of people, the phrase zusammen sein is commonly used to describe being in a romantic relationship.
Meaning: at the same time, in the same place (adv)
What does it mean word for word?
zusammen is an adverb meaning "together".
Which one should you use?
While zusammen can imply things happening at the same time in certain contexts, if you want to be precise about things happening simultaneously or at the exact same moment, use gleichzeitig.
How does it change in a sentence?
zusammen is an invariable adverb, meaning it does not change its form based on gender, number or case.
How do you pronounce it?
/tsuˈzamən/
Did you know?
- When a waiter asks Zusammen oder getrennt?, they are not asking if you are together as a couple but whether you want one check or several.
- The word zusammen shares a root with the English word 'same' through the Proto-Indo-European root *sem-, meaning 'one'.
- While zusammen means together, the phrase zusammenbrechen describes the act of collapsing or breaking down completely.
Examples in context
- Seid ihr noch zusammen?Are you still together?This example shows how to ask if two people are still in a romantic relationship using zusammen.Tatoeba #3284420 by freddy1, translation #3212857 by Hybrid
- Wir sind noch zusammen.We're still together.This example uses zusammen to confirm that two people are still in a romantic relationship.Tatoeba #5299585 by bonny37, translation #2240713 by CK
- Wir machen es zusammen.We're doing it together.This example demonstrates using zusammen to describe performing an action as a group.Tatoeba #5453727 by brauchinet, translation #5453672 by CK
- Wir sollten das Problem gemeinsam lösen.We should solve the problem together.
- Wir müssen als Team zusammenarbeiten.We need to work together as a team.
- Lass uns miteinander spielen.Let's play together.
- Wir sollten diese Aufgabe gemeinschaftlich erledigen.We should complete this task together.
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Example conversation
Sarah and Felix are planning to go to the cinema.
- SarahWollen wir morgen zusammen ins Kino gehen?Do we want to go to the cinema together tomorrow?
- FelixJa, das ist eine gute Idee.Yes, that is a good idea.
- SarahDann treffen wir uns dort zusammen.Then we will meet there together.
- FelixAlles klar, bis morgen, Sarah!All right, see you tomorrow, Sarah!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “together” translations and entries zusammen, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries zusammen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
