gegenseitig

mutually, reciprocally

adverb GEY-gen-zy-tikh Rare

Also means

each other (with each other)

Usage Note

Gegenseitig expresses mutual or reciprocal action: sich gegenseitig helfen = to help each other. It works both as an adverb and, with endings, as an attributive adjective (gegenseitiges Vertrauen = mutual trust).

Examples

"Wir haben uns gegenseitig unterstützt."

Natural Translation

We supported each other.

Literal Translation

We have ourselves mutually supported.

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