in guter Gesellschaft: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  GermanyAustriaSwitzerlandneutral
  • To be in the pleasant or reputable company of others; to be surrounded by agreeable or respected people (literal).

  Examples

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  • Bei dem Fest war ich in guter Gesellschaft und habe viele interessante Menschen kennengelernt.

    At the party I was in good company and met many interesting people.

  • Sie fühlte sich wohl, weil sie in guter Gesellschaft war und lachen konnte.

    She felt comfortable because she was in pleasant company and could laugh.

  • Wir saßen in guter Gesellschaft am Kamin und genossen den Abend.

    We sat in good company by the fireplace and enjoyed the evening.

  • Er war in guter Gesellschaft, als die berühmten Künstler ebenfalls anwesend waren.

    He was in good company when the famous artists were also present.

• 2.

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  • To be not alone in a trait, condition, or action; to be among many others who share the same circumstance, often used as reassurance (figurative).

  Examples

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  • Wenn du nervös bist vor dem Vortrag, sei beruhigt – du bist in guter Gesellschaft.

    If you are nervous before the presentation, rest assured – you are not alone.

  • Viele Menschen leiden unter Stress; du bist in guter Gesellschaft, wenn es dir auch so geht.

    Many people suffer from stress; you are in good company if you feel that way too.

  • Wer Fehler macht, ist in guter Gesellschaft, denn niemand ist perfekt.

    Anyone who makes mistakes is in good company because no one is perfect.