wechselseitig

mutually, reciprocally

adverb VEK-sel-zy-tikh Rare

Also means

bilateral

Usage Note

Wechselseitig is more formal and analytical than gegenseitig, often used in academic, philosophical, or political contexts to describe a mutual influence or bilateral relationship. Wechselseitige Abhängigkeit is mutual/interdependence. It implies a structured, systematic reciprocity.

Examples

"Die Länder sind wechselseitig voneinander abhängig."

Natural Translation

The countries are mutually dependent on each other.

Literal Translation

The countries are reciprocally from each other dependent.

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