German word

Verbundenheit

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈbʊndn̩haɪ̯t/

Meaning

  • feminine nounconnection

Example

Ich spüre eine Verbundenheit mit meinen Freunden.

I feel a connection with my friends.

Illustration for Verbundenheit (connection)

More examples

In der Stadt spüre ich eine Verbundenheit zur Gemeinschaft.

In the city, I feel a connection to the community.

Core concept

An unseen thread links people to one another and to a shared group, creating a sense of closeness.

Common phrases

  • tiefe Verbundenheit

    deep connection

  • gegenseitige Verbundenheit

    mutual connection

  • Verbundenheit zur Gemeinschaft

    connection to the community

Similar words

Bindung: A long-term close connection marked by commitment and responsibility.
Nähe: A state of feeling close, comfortable, and familiar with someone.
Beziehung: A continuing relationship or social connection between people.

Definition in German

Ein unbestimmtes Band zu anderen Personen oder Gemeinschaften, das Zugehörigkeit und Nähe ausdrückt.

Word origin

The noun Verbundenheit is formed from verbunden, meaning connected, plus -heit, which creates abstract nouns for states or qualities; verbunden comes from verbinden and Germanic binden.

Usage tips

  • English connection can be neutral, but Verbundenheit often carries an emotional or social sense of belonging rather than a physical link.

Other meanings

  • bondnoun
  • solidaritynoun

Opposites

  • Entfremdungalienationnoun
  • Distanzdistancenoun

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