verbinden
Translation
to connect, to link, to combine, to bandage
Examples
Dieses Kabel verbindet den Computer mit dem Drucker.
This cable connects the computer to the printer.
Ich verbinde Sie mit Herrn Meier.
I'll connect you with Mr. Meier.
Die Sanitäterin verbindet die Wunde.
The paramedic bandages the wound.
Was verbindest du mit diesem Lied?
What do you associate with this song?
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to connect (sth.) with (sth.) This cable connects the computer with the printer.
((sb.)) ((with sb.)) to connect (sb.) with (sb.) I'll connect you with Mr. Meier.
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to associate (sth.) with (sth.) What do you associate with this song?
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Etymology
From 'ver-' (a prefix often indicating completion or joining) + 'binden' (to bind, to tie). The core idea is 'to bind together'.
Memory Tips
It's related to the English word 'bind'. Think of 'verbinden' as using a 'band' to connect two things.