der Verbund
Translation
association, network, composite, alliance
Examples
Die Firmen bilden einen starken Verbund.
The companies form a strong association.
Der Verkehrsverbund bietet günstige Tickets an.
The transport network offers cheap tickets.
Wir arbeiten im Verbund an diesem Projekt.
We are working together on this project as a team.
Grammar Patterns
((in an association with sth.)) im Verbund mit+3 The company works in association with other businesses.
((an association of sth.)) ein Verbund aus+3 This is an association of several small companies.
Similar Words
die Allianz (alliance), das Netzwerk (network), die Kooperation (cooperation)
Etymology
From the prefix `ver-` (indicating joining) and the verb `binden` (to bind). It literally means a 'binding together'.
Memory Tips
Think of things that are 'bound' together, like a bundle of sticks, forming a strong, interconnected unit.