This is the 469th most frequent German word.
gemeinsame
"Gemeinsame" means "common" or "shared" in English.
Here, 'gemeinsame' describes the task as being shared or mutual among a group of people, emphasizing collaboration.
Wir haben eine gemeinsame Aufgabe, an der wir arbeiten müssen.
We have a shared task that we need to work on together.
In this sentence, 'gemeinsame' modifies 'Zeit', highlighting that the time is spent in companionship or unity with others.
Die gemeinsame Zeit mit Freunden ist sehr wertvoll.
The time spent together with friends is very valuable.
The word 'gemeinsame' here refers to the journey being undertaken together by the participants, showing participation in the same activity.