How to Say “Togetherness” in German

Zusammengehörigkeit
/t͡suˈzamənɡəˌhøːʁɪçkaɪ̯t/feminine
The English word togetherness can be translated into German as Zusammengehörigkeit or Zweisamkeit.
Meaning: state or quality (noun)

Ways to say it

“togetherness” in German
German IPA Note
Zusammengehörigkeit /t͡suˈzamənɡəˌhøːʁɪçkaɪ̯t/ feminine
Zweisamkeit feminine

German uses different words for togetherness depending on the social context. Zusammengehörigkeit expresses a sense of belonging and unity within a group, while Gemeinschaft is a versatile term for a general sense of togetherness. Zweisamkeit is used to describe the intimacy or togetherness shared specifically between two people.

What does it mean word for word?

The noun Zusammengehörigkeit is a compound noun made of zusammen (together) and gehören (to belong), literally meaning the state of belonging together.

Which one should you use?

Use Zweisamkeit when referring to the romantic or intimate togetherness of two people. In contrast, use Zusammengehörigkeit to describe the bond shared by a larger group, such as a family or a community.

How does it change in a sentence?

Both Zweisamkeit and Zusammengehörigkeit are feminine nouns, meaning they use the feminine article die in the nominative case.

How do you pronounce it?

/tsuˈzamənɡəˌhøːʁɪçkaɪ̯t/

Did you know?

  • The word Zweisamkeit is essentially a playful linguistic joke, constructed by replacing the 'one' in Einsamkeit (loneliness) with 'two'.
  • The suffix -keit used in Zusammengehörigkeit and Zweisamkeit is a specialized tool in German to turn an adjective into an abstract noun.

Examples in context

  • Die Zusammengehörigkeit der Nation ist ein wesentlicher Teil unserer Identität.
    The togetherness of the nation is an essential part of our identity.
  • In unserer Nachbarschaft herrscht eine starke Gemeinschaft.
    There is a strong sense of togetherness in our neighborhood.
  • Unsere gemeinsamen Interessen schaffen eine besondere Gemeinsamkeit.
    Our shared interests create a special togetherness.
  • Die Zusammengehörigkeit der Familie ist sehr wichtig.
    The togetherness of the family is very important.
  • Wir schätzen die tiefe Zusammengehörigkeit in unserer Gruppe.
    We value the deep togetherness in our group.
  • Die Zusammengehörigkeit der Teammitglieder stärkt das Projekt.
    The togetherness of the team members strengthens the project.

Example conversation

Laura and Felix are discussing their relationship dynamics.

  1. Laura

    Ich liebe unsere tiefe Zusammengehörigkeit.
    I love our deep togetherness.
  2. Felix

    Das empfinde ich auch, Laura.
    I feel that too, Laura.
  3. Laura

    Es macht uns als Paar stark.
    It makes us strong as a couple.
  4. Felix

    Stimmt, das ist unser größtes Glück.
    True, that is our greatest happiness.

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