NOUN

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

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Bandedie Banden
Genitiveder Bandeder Banden
Dativeder Bandeden Banden
Accusativedie Bandedie 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.

Related nouns

Learn German faster with Alexandria flashcards

Build your German vocabulary with focused flashcard study in the Alexandria app.