German word

Mitglied

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɪtˌgliːt/

Meaning

  • neuter nounmember

Example

Ich bin seit einem Jahr Mitglied im Verein.

I've been a member of the club for a year.

Illustration for Mitglied (member)

More examples

Sie möchte nächstes Jahr Mitglied werden.

She wants to become a member next year.

Core concept

A person linked into a community like one connected part of a larger body, with a defined place in it.

Common phrases

  • Mitglied sein

    be a member

  • ein Mitglied werden

    become a member

  • Mitglied im Verein

    member of the association

Similar words

Mitgliedschaft: The state or status of belonging to an organization or group.
Verein: An organization or club formed around a shared purpose.
Mitgliedsbeitrag: A regular fee paid by members to support an organization.
Beitritt: The act of formally joining an organization.

Definition in German

Eine Person, die Teil einer Gemeinschaft oder Organisation ist und dort bestimmte Rechte oder Pflichten besitzt.

Word origin

Mitglied is a Germanic compound of mit and Glied, and its literal structure presents a person as a part joined with a greater whole.

Usage tips

  • German uses Mitglied mainly for belonging to an organization or group, whereas a physical body part is usually called a Glied or Körperglied.

Other meanings

  • constituentnoun

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