German word

Vereinigung

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈaɪ̯nɪgʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounassociation

Example

Unsere Vereinigung bietet freiwilligen Helfern Schulungen an.

Our association provides training to volunteers.

Illustration for Vereinigung (association)

More examples

Viele Studierende treten einer Vereinigung bei, um Erfahrungen zu sammeln.

Many students join an association to gain experience.

Core concept

People or groups form one organized body around a shared purpose, like separate circles joined under one banner.

Common phrases

  • einer Vereinigung beitreten

    join an association

  • eine Vereinigung gründen

    establish an association

  • europäische Vereinigung

    European association

Similar words

Verein: A member-based body that follows rules to pursue a stated purpose.
Gruppe: An informal gathering of people sharing a purpose or place.
Organisation: A structured body with defined roles and systems for efficient activities.
Verband: An alliance of organizations pursuing shared interests.

Definition in German

Eine Vereinigung ist ein organisierter Zusammenschluss von Personen oder Gruppen mit gemeinsamem Zweck.

Word origin

Vereinigung is formed from the verb vereinigen, meaning to unite, with the noun-forming suffix -ung.

Usage tips

  • Vereinigung is feminine, so its article is die, and its regular plural is Vereinigungen.

Other meanings

  • organizationnoun
  • combinationnoun
  • unionnoun

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