der Verband
Translation
bandage, dressing, association, federation
Examples
Der Arzt legt einen Verband an.
The doctor is applying a bandage.
Er ist Mitglied in einem großen Verband.
He is a member of a large association.
Der militärische Verband rückte vor.
The military unit advanced.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.acc)) to apply a bandage to sth. The nurse applied a fresh bandage.
in ((sth.dat)) to be in an association He is in a large trade association.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Binde (bandage), die Vereinigung (union), die Organisation (organisation)
Etymology
From the verb 'verbinden' (to connect, to bandage), which comes from 'ver-' (prefix for completion) + 'binden' (to bind). It means 'that which binds together'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'binding' something together, whether it's a wound with a bandage or people in an association.