Zusammen oder getrennt?
[tsoo-ZAH-men OH-der ge-TRENT]
Together or separate?
Literal gloss:“Together or separated?”
When to use:Safe across both Sie and du settings because no personal pronoun restricts it.
Word-by-Word Structure
| German | Meaning | Grammar Note |
|---|---|---|
| Zusammen | together | — |
| oder | or | — |
| getrennt | separately (past part. of trennen) | — |
Example Sentences in Context
Server at your table
Macht 34 Euro. Zusammen oder getrennt?
That comes to 34 euros. Together or separately?
Splitting the bill
Getrennt, bitte — für mich waren es die Pasta und das Wasser.
Separately, please — for me it was the pasta and the water.
Common Replies You Will Hear
- Zusammen, bitte! Ich lade dich ein.Informal (du)
Together, please! My treat.
- Getrennt, bitte.Neutral
Separately, please.