VERB
binden/ˈbɪndn̩/to tie; to bind; to be bound
binden is a German verb that means to tie, to bind, or to be bound. It is pronounced /ˈbɪndn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "band" and the past participle is "gebunden".
Definitions
1.tied or bound (not free)(state/past participle of action)
a.firmly connected, not free to move
Der Hund ist im Garten an einem Baum gebunden.—The dog is tied to a tree in the garden.
b.obligated or committed by a contract or relationship
Er ist an seinen Vertrag gebunden.—He is bound by his contract.
2.bound (of a book: with a solid cover)(bookbinding/publishing)
a.with a hard or sturdy cover
Das Buch ist gebunden und nicht als Taschenbuch erhältlich.—The book is bound and not available as a paperback.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | binden |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | binde |
| Present (du) | bindest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bindet |
| Preterite (ich) | band |
| Participle II | gebunden |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bände |
| Imperative (singular) | binde |
| Imperative (plural) | bindet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "binden" mean in English?
- "binden" means to tie, to bind, or to be bound. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "binden"?
- "binden" is pronounced /ˈbɪndn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "binden"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "binden" is "gebunden", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "binden"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "binden" becomes "band" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "binden"?
- "binden" is a verb in German.
