German Conversation · Level 151
30 words
German word
Verbund
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈbʊnt/
Meaning
- masculine nouncooperation
Example
Der Verbund der Krankenhäuser verbessert die Patientenversorgung.
Cooperation among the hospitals improves patient care.
More examples
Der interdisziplinäre Verbund beschleunigt die Entwicklung neuer Technologien.
The interdisciplinary cooperation accelerates the development of new technologies.
Core concept
Separate organizations sharing one framework while retaining their own identities.
Common phrases
länderübergreifender Verbund
cooperation across national borders
Verbund mehrerer Energieversorger
cooperation of several energy suppliers
interdisziplinärer Verbund
interdisciplinary cooperation
Similar words
Verbindung: A direct link or connection between people, things, or information.
Netzwerk: An interconnected group that shares information or mutual support.
Verband: An established organization representing common interests or aims.
Kooperation: Collaborative work involving two or more parties.
Definition in German
Zusammenbindung von Institutionen oder Unternehmen zu einer koordinierten, oft formellen Einheit.
Word origin
The noun Verbund comes from verbinden, to join or bind together, and names something formed through that joining.
Usage tips
- Verbund is more formal and institution-focused than Verbindung, which also covers a general connection or relationship.
Other meanings
- networknoun
- combinationnoun
Opposites
- Unabhängigkeitindependencenoun
Related words
- Verbundgesellschaftconsortium companynoun
- verbundeninterconnectedadjective