German Conversation · Level 92
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German word
Bindung
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbɪndʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nounbond
Example
Sie hat eine enge Bindung zu ihrer Mutter.
She has a close bond with her mother.
More examples
Sie versuchte, eine Bindung zum Projektteam aufzubauen.
She tried to build a bond with the project team.
Core concept
A lasting emotional link holds people close, like a tie that supports trust and belonging.
Common phrases
eine Bindung aufbauen
build a bond
Bindung an Werte
attachment to values
elterliche Bindung
parental bond
Similar words
Beziehung: The way people relate to one another through personal contact and shared interaction.
Verhältnis: The nature and balance of a relationship, including each side's position.
Verbindung: A physical or mechanical link joining separate things or parts.
Verpflichtung: A duty or restriction created by a promise, agreement, or contract.
Definition in German
Bindung ist die innere Verbundenheit, die Sicherheit und Zugehörigkeit gegenüber einer Person schafft.
Word origin
The noun Bindung derives from binden 'to bind' plus -ung, following a common German pattern for forming nouns from verbs.
Usage tips
- For a general connection, German often uses Verbindung, whereas Bindung usually suggests personal attachment or commitment.
Other meanings
- connectionnoun
- attachmentnoun
Opposites
- Distanzdistancenoun
Related words
- bindendbindingadjective
- Bindungslosigkeitdetachmentnoun