German Conversation · Level 51
74 words
German word
binden
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbɪndn̩/
Meaning
- verbtie
Example
Er bindet die Schuhe.
He ties his shoes.
More examples
Sie bindet die Pakete mit einer Schnur.
She ties the packages with a string.
Core concept
A single tie draws separate strands into one hold, from shoelaces and bundles to lasting connections.
Common phrases
die Schuhe binden
tie one's shoes
einen Knoten binden
tie a knot
etwas fest binden
tie something tight
Similar words
zubinden: Tying shoelaces or closing a bag by tying it shut.
zusammenbinden: Tying several things together to form one bundle.
schnüren: Fastening something firmly by tightening laces or cord.
knoten: Forming a knot in a piece of string or cord.
Definition in German
mit Schnur, Band o.Ä. etwas festmachen oder zusammenbinden; im übertragenen Sinn eine Verbindung herstellen
Word origin
German binden is an inherited Germanic verb related to English bind, and it retains the basic sense of bringing separate things together.
Usage tips
- Its perfect tense uses haben: Er hat die Schuhe gebunden, not sein.