German Conversation · Level 194
26 words
German word
Landesverband
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈlandəsfɛɐ̯ˌbant/
Meaning
- masculine nounstate association
Example
Der Landesverband vertritt die Interessen der Mitglieder im Land.
The state association represents the interests of its members in the state.
More examples
Der Landesverband koordiniert Fortbildungen für seine Mitglieder.
The state association coordinates professional development for its members.
Core concept
An umbrella over several member groups within one German federal state, speaking for them beyond the individual groups.
Common phrases
einen Landesverband gründen
establish a state association
Sitz des Landesverbandes
seat of the state association
Similar words
Verband: A group or organization formed around a common purpose.
Bundesverband: A national association representing members' interests throughout Germany.
Dachverband: A higher-level organization coordinating several member associations.
Ortsverband: A branch operating within a town or small local area.
Definition in German
Eine regionale Dachorganisation, die auf Ebene eines Bundeslandes mehrere Mitgliedsorganisationen bündelt und nach außen vertritt.
Word origin
Landesverband combines Land in its genitive linking form Landes- with Verband, meaning association or union, for an association organized at state level.
Usage tips
- Landesverband is masculine, with the plural Landesverbände; the umlaut changes the vowel in the plural.
Other meanings
- state organizationnoun
Opposites
- Bundesverbandfederal associationnoun
Related words
- Landesverbandsmitgliedmember of the state associationnoun
- Landesverbandsleitungstate association managementnoun