German word

Verband

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈbant/

Meaning

  • masculine nounassociation

Example

Der Verband organisiert jedes Jahr eine Konferenz.

The association organizes a conference every year.

Illustration for Verband (association)

More examples

Ich möchte einem Verband beitreten.

I would like to join an association.

Core concept

Separate people or layers brought together into one organized or protective unit.

Common phrases

  • einem Verband beitreten

    join an association

  • Mitglied in einem Verband sein

    be a member of an association

  • Kontakt mit einem Verband aufnehmen

    make contact with an association

Similar words

Verein: A member-based club for people who share an interest or purpose.
Organisation: A structured group that coordinates people and work to achieve a goal.
Gewerkschaft: An organization formed by workers to improve pay and working conditions.
Gesellschaft: A company or business group engaged in trade or other commercial activity.

Definition in German

Ein Verband ist eine formelle oder informelle Organisation von Mitgliedern zur Förderung gemeinsamer Interessen.

Word origin

Verband developed from older German forms related to verbinden, whose basic sense is joining; the noun therefore acquired organizational and medical uses.

Usage tips

  • Verband is masculine, and its plural is Verbände in both the organizational and medical senses.

Other meanings

  • unionnoun
  • bandagenoun

Opposites

  • Einzelpersonindividualnoun
  • Privatpersonprivate individualnoun

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