zusammenleben
to live together / to cohabitate
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/t͡suˈzamənˌleːbn̩/
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Cultural Note
Zusammenleben before marriage is completely accepted in modern Germany. The legal concept of 'nichteheliche Lebensgemeinschaft' (non-marital partnership) recognizes cohabiting couples, though they have fewer legal rights than married couples regarding taxes and inheritance.
📝 Example Sentences
Sie leben seit drei Jahren zusammen.
They have been living together for three years.
Mehrere Generationen leben unter einem Dach zusammen.
Several generations live together under one roof.