German word

Zweckverband

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtsvɛkˌfɛɐ̯bant/

Meaning

masculine nounintermunicipal association

Example

Die Zweckverbände arbeiten gemeinsam an einem Verkehrsprojekt.

The intermunicipal associations are working together on a transport project.

Illustration for Zweckverband (intermunicipal association)

More examples

Mehrere Gemeinden bilden einen Zweckverband zur gemeinsamen Wasserversorgung.

Several municipalities establish an intermunicipal association for joint water supply.

Core concept

Several municipalities share responsibility for one public service through a single joint organization.

Common phrases

einen Zweckverband bilden
establish an intermunicipal association
Mitglied eines Zweckverbands werden
become a member of an intermunicipal association

Similar words

Kommunalverband: A municipal association that coordinates public services and projects across several municipalities.
Verband: An association of people or organizations united by a common purpose.
Interessengemeinschaft: A flexible group formed to pursue shared interests or mutual benefits.

Definition in German

Ein Zweckverband ist ein Zusammenschluss mehrerer Gemeinden oder öffentlicher Träger, die für einen bestimmten öffentlichen Zweck gemeinsam Aufgaben erfüllen.

Word origin

Zweckverband combines German Zweck, meaning purpose, with Verband, meaning association or union, to form a compound for an association with a defined purpose.

Usage tips

Zweckverband is masculine, and its plural is Zweckverbände, with an umlaut and final -e.

Other meanings

special-purpose organizationnoun

Opposites

Eigenbetriebmunicipal self-operated enterprisenoun

Related words

Zweckverbandsgebietarea of the intermunicipal associationnoun
Zweckverbandsverwaltungadministration of the intermunicipal associationnoun