NOUN

Verband/fɛɐ̯ˈbant/association; bandage; union

Verband is a German noun that means association, bandage, or union. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈbant/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Verbände".

Definitions

1.strip of fabric for covering a wound or injury(medicine)

a.material wrapped around part of the body to protect or support it

Der Arzt legt einen Verband am Arm an.The doctor applies a bandage to the arm.

2.association or organization of people with a common purpose(organization)

a.official group representing a profession, cause, etc.

Der Verband der Lehrer fordert bessere Arbeitsbedingungen.The teachers' association is demanding better working conditions.

3.military or technical unit formed from several groups or parts(military/technical)

a.organizational unit, especially in the military

Ein Verband von Schiffen erreichte den Hafen.A formation of ships reached the port.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Verbanddie Verbände
Genitivedes Verbandesder Verbände
Dativedem Verbandden Verbänden
Accusativeden Verbanddie Verbände

Frequently asked questions

What does "Verband" mean in English?
"Verband" means association, bandage, or union. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Verband"?
"Verband" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈbant/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Verband" der, die, or das?
"Verband" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Verband"?
The plural of "Verband" is "Verbände".
What part of speech is "Verband"?
"Verband" is a noun in German.

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