English–German

“gang” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbandə/

Example

Die Polizei verhaftete gestern die Bande.

The police arrested the gang yesterday.

Illustration for Bande (gang)

How to say “gang” in German

“Gang” in German is Bande.

Several people move together under one illicit plan, forming a threatening group rather than a neutral gathering.

Full entry for Bande: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Bande

Die Bande plante einen Überfall auf das Schmuckgeschäft.

The gang planned a robbery at the jewelry store.

Tips for using Bande

  • Bande normally has a negative criminal meaning, whereas Gruppe is the neutral word for a group of people.

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