Zueinander Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zueinander" is mainly used as adverb meaning "to each other", "with each other" or "towards each other". It is also used as preposition.

Essential properties of "zueinander"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Preposition

Governed cases: dative
Functions: local

Meanings of "zueinander" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "In a mutual or reciprocal relationship"

"Zueinander", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

Definition: "In a mutual or reciprocal relationship between two or more people or things."
Translation(s): to each other, with each other, towards each other
Synonym(s): Gegenseitig, Miteinander, Untereinander
Antonym(s): Voneinander
Related word(s): Einander, Wechselseitig

📝 Some usage examples:

Die beiden Gruppen stehen zueinander in Konkurrenz.The two groups are in competition with each other.
Wir müssen lernen, respektvoll zueinander zu sein.We must learn to be respectful to each other.
Die Puzzleteile passen perfekt zueinander.The puzzle pieces fit together perfectly.

2.) "Moving in the direction of one another"

"Zueinander", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.

Definition: "In the direction of one another."
Translation(s): towards each other, to one another
Synonym(s): aufeinander zu, einander entgegen
Antonym(s): voneinander
Related word(s): zueinander finden, zueinander kommen

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Magnete ziehen sich zueinander hin.The magnets attract each other.
Die Liebenden bewegten sich langsam zueinander.The lovers slowly moved towards each other.
Die Kinder rannten zueinander, um sich zu umarmen.The children ran towards each other to hug.

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