particle
together-, together
B1
A particle/prefix meaning 'together' used both as standalone adverb ('together') and as combining form 'zusammen-' in compounds (e.g., zusammenarbeiten). As a hyphenated prefix it marks joint action; it's not reflexive, has no auxiliary, and word order/position varies depending on whether it's used as separate adverb or fused in compound.
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Das Präfix zusammen- bildet Verben wie zusammenarbeiten oder zusammenleben.
The prefix zusammen- forms verbs like 'work together' or 'live together'.
Das Präfix 'zusammen-' wurde in der Grammatikstunde erklärt, weil die Schüler zusammengesetzte Wörter bilden sollten.
The prefix 'zusammen-' was explained in the grammar lesson because the students were supposed to form compound words.
Das Wortteil zusammen- bedeutet 'together' und zeigt eine Verbindung an.
The element zusammen- means 'together' and indicates joining or combination.
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Imagine several pieces being joined and wrapped together under a label 'zusammen-'
sounds like 'zoom-men' — imagine people moving close together
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As an affix/prefix, 'zusammen-' attaches to verbs and nouns to indicate togetherness or combination. It is not an independent word in most uses.