German · Daily Life
Zusammen
Together
Beginneradverb
Definition
In company with others.
Example
Wir essen zusammen.
We eat together.
Etymology
'Zusammen' is composed of the prefixes 'zu-' (to) and 'sammen' (together), originating from Middle High German forms. Its meaning has consistently remained tied to the concept of togetherness.
How & Where It’s Used
'Zusammen' is often used in both spoken and written forms, applicable for both formal and informal contexts, recognized richly within different regional dialects.