German Conversation · Level 193
31 words
German word
Kreisverband
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkʁaɪ̯sˌfɛɐ̯bant/
Meaning
- masculine noundistrict association
Example
Der Kreisverband organisiert eine Versammlung.
The district association is organizing a meeting.
More examples
Der Kreisverband bereitet die Vorstandswahl vor.
The district association is preparing for the board election.
Core concept
A local organization coordinating its members and activities across one district.
Common phrases
Vorstandswahl im Kreisverband
board election in the district association
Arbeitsgruppe im Kreisverband
working group within the district association
Zusammenarbeit zwischen Kreisverband und Ortsverband
cooperation between the district association and the local association
Similar words
Ortsverband: A small branch serving a town or village.
Stadtverband: A city-level branch coordinating local activities and communication.
Landesverband: An organization coordinating activities across an entire federal state.
Bundesverband: A national organization coordinating policies and activities across the country.
Definition in German
Ein Kreisverband ist der auf Kreisebene tätige Verband einer Organisation, zuständig für die Planung lokaler Aktivitäten und die Vertretung der Mitglieder im Kreis.
Word origin
Kreisverband combines Kreis, meaning district or county, with Verband, a noun formed from the verb verbinden, 'to connect'.
Usage tips
- Kreisverband is masculine, with the plural Kreisverbände; the umlaut appears in the plural.
Other meanings
- county branchnoun
- district organizationnoun
Opposites
- Zentralecentral officenoun
Related words
- Kreisverbandsvorstandboard of the district associationnoun
- Kreisverbandsvorsitzchairmanship of the district associationnoun