Bande/ˈbandə/gang; band; tie
Bande is a German noun that means gang, band, or tie. It is pronounced /ˈbandə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Banden".
Definitions
1.a group of people organized to commit crimes or mischief(crime)
a.criminal group; gang
Die Polizei konnte die Bande nach monatelangen Ermittlungen festnehmen.—The police were able to arrest the gang after months of investigation.
2.a group with strong ties, often negative or pejorative(figurative/familiar)
a.clique or bunch with tight connection, often acting together
Diese Bande von Kindern spielt immer Streiche im Dorf.—This band of children always plays pranks in the village.
3.a tie or bond (rare/poetic)(literary/archaic)
a.something that connects or unites people
Freundschaft ist eine Bande, die im Leben hält.—Friendship is a tie that endures in life.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Bande | die Banden |
| Genitive | der Bande | der Banden |
| Dative | der Bande | den Banden |
| Accusative | die Bande | die Banden |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Bande" mean in English?
- "Bande" means gang, band, or tie. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Bande"?
- "Bande" is pronounced /ˈbandə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Bande" der, die, or das?
- "Bande" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Bande"?
- The plural of "Bande" is "Banden".
- What part of speech is "Bande"?
- "Bande" is a noun in German.
