ADJECTIVE

gegenseitig/ˈɡeːɡn̩ˌzaɪ̯tɪç/mutual; reciprocal; each other

gegenseitig is a German adjective that means mutual, reciprocal, or each other. It is pronounced /ˈɡeːɡn̩ˌzaɪ̯tɪç/.

Definitions

1.done by or towards each other; mutual or reciprocal(describing actions or feelings)

a.describes that two or more people perform the same action towards each other

Sie haben sich gegenseitig geholfen.They helped each other.

b.expresses that something is shared between two or more parties

Wir haben gegenseitiges Vertrauen.We have mutual trust.

Adjective Forms

Positivegegenseitig

Frequently asked questions

What does "gegenseitig" mean in English?
"gegenseitig" means mutual, reciprocal, or each other. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "gegenseitig"?
"gegenseitig" is pronounced /ˈɡeːɡn̩ˌzaɪ̯tɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "gegenseitig"?
"gegenseitig" is a adjective in German.

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