No. 11,756 in German
tandem
A tandem is a partnership or collaboration between two people working together.
In a sentence
Wir fahren gemeinsam auf einem Tandem durch den Park.
We are riding together on a tandem through the park.
'Tandem' here refers to a bicycle built for two riders, showcasing its literal meaning.
Das Projekt wurde im Tandem von zwei Experten durchgeführt.
The project was carried out in tandem by two experts.
'Im Tandem' metaphorically represents two entities working collaboratively, showcasing its figurative meaning.
Beim Tandem-Sprung aus dem Flugzeug fühle ich mich sicher mit dem erfahrenen Skydiver.
During the tandem jump from the airplane, I feel safe with the experienced skydiver.
'Tandem-Sprung' specificially refers to a type of skydiving where two people jump together, indicating a specialized contextual usage.
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