verbinden/fɛɐ̯ˈbɪndn̩/to connect; to link; to bandage
verbinden is a German verb that means to connect, to link, or to bandage. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈbɪndn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verband" and the past participle is "verbunden".
Definitions
1.to connect or join together (things, people, or systems)(physical/technical)
a.to connect (machines, rooms, or people in communication)
Ich verbinde Sie mit der Zentrale.—I'll connect you with the main office.
b.to link or join physically
Eine Brücke verbindet die beiden Städte.—A bridge connects the two cities.
2.to bandage (a wound or injury)(medical)
a.to dress or bandage a wound
Die Krankenschwester hat die Wunde verbunden.—The nurse bandaged the wound.
3.to associate or unite (ideas, people, feelings)(figurative/abstract)
a.to unite or combine abstract things
Freundschaft verbindet Menschen über Grenzen hinweg.—Friendship connects people across borders.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verbinden |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verbinde |
| Present (du) | verbindest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verbindet |
| Preterite (ich) | verband |
| Participle II | verbunden |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verbände |
| Imperative (singular) | verbinde |
| Imperative (plural) | verbindet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verbinden" mean in English?
- "verbinden" means to connect, to link, or to bandage. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verbinden"?
- "verbinden" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈbɪndn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verbinden"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verbinden" is "verbunden", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verbinden"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verbinden" becomes "verband" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verbinden"?
- "verbinden" is a verb in German.
