German Conversation · Level 28
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German word
Verein
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈaɪ̯n/
Meaning
- masculine nounclub
Example
Ich bin Mitglied in einem Verein.
I am a member of a club.
More examples
Im Verein lernt man neue Leute kennen.
At the club, you meet new people.
Core concept
A group of members gathered around a shared interest, with its own activities and organizational structure.
Common phrases
Mitglied in einem Verein
member of a club
lokalen Verein unterstützen
support a local club
Similar words
Club: A social group organized around shared hobbies or interests.
Mitglied: An individual belonging to a club, organization, or other group.
Vereinigung: A group of people united by a common aim or interest.
Definition in German
Eine formell oder informell organisierte Gemeinschaft von Mitgliedern, die gemeinsame Interessen oder Ziele verfolgt und gemeinsame Aktivitäten organisiert.
Word origin
Verein developed from the verb vereinen, meaning to unite, and came to denote a group formed by bringing people together.
Usage tips
- Verein is masculine, so membership is expressed as Mitglied in einem Verein or, in the common contraction, Mitglied im Verein.
Other meanings
- associationnoun
- organizationnoun
Opposites
- Einzelpersonindividualnoun
Related words
- Vereinsmitgliedschaftclub membershipnoun
- Vereinslebenclub lifenoun